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Michael Elliot returned to the field after a year off due to injury and made an immediate impact.

The former first team all-conference defensive back thwarted three SBU drives with interceptions in the fourth quarter.

The three picks helped preserve the Bulldogs 24-14 victory on the road at Southwest Baptist. With the Bulldogs up 21-14,

Elliot grabbed his first interception on the second play of the final quarter at the Truman 35 and returned it to midfield.

After Truman got the insurance field goal Elliot picked off a pass to stop an SBU six play drive that had moved into Truman territory.

His final pick came with two minutes to play as SBU had the ball on the Truman goal line.

The 5-11 senior defensive back is a native of Cypress, Texas where he attended Cy-Fair High School.

Courtesy MIAA