ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The Chicago State University football team ended a three-game road trip with a 44-9 loss at Lindenwood Saturday afternoon.

The Cougars scored in the second quarter with another first for the program. Donovan Blair kicked a 33-yard field goal on the opening play of the period, the first made field goal in program history.

In the fourth quarter, Blair made two more field goals, accounting for all the Cougars' scoring. His second field goal was made from 37 yards away early in the period, and Blair's third made kick came from 26 yards out in the final two minutes of the contest.

WR Arshawn Powell caught a season-high eight passes for 78 yards to lead the offense. LB Armani Itote had six tackles to lead the defense.

Chicago State will host the first homecoming football game in school history next Saturday against University of Fort Lauderdale at 2 p.m. at SeatGeek Stadium.

Tickets are available at gocsucougars.com/tickets.