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GAME PREVIEW: Sam Houston opens postseason play against Incarnate Word, Sam Houston State University Bearkats
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Sam Houston goal-line stand stops UIW 49-42 in FCS playoff
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December 4, 2021: Sam Houston Bearkats mascot Sammy Bearkat, right, waves to fans during the NCAA
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Incarnate Word Cardinals Scores, Stats and Highlights - ESPN
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Football Program vs New Mexico State by Liberty University - Issuu
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Resilient UIW ready for test against No. 1 Sam Houston in FCS playoffs
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Incarnate Word Already Reloading for 2023 - Underdog Dynasty
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Abilene Christian topples Stephen F. Austin in men's basketball
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Kats survive scare, advance in playoffs
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After record-setting season, receiver Taylor Grimes aiming to keep UIW offense rolling