Malachi Singleton passes for 267 yards and rushes for a TD to lead App State past ECU 27-24
Malachi Singleton led Appalachian State to a 27-24 victory over East Carolina, passing for 267 yards and rushing for a touchdown. The Mountaineers claimed their fourth consecutive win in the series. App State's defense forced two turnovers, including a red zone fumble that resulted in Singleton's 4-yard touchdown for a 10-7 lead in the second quarter.
Jaquari Lewis added a 10-yard touchdown run, extending App State's lead to 10 points. With 2:16 remaining in the fourth quarter, Dre Walker intercepted a pass at the App State 9-yard line, but ECU managed to score a touchdown with 21 seconds left. ECU secured the onside kick attempt to seal the win. Sam Pickett III contributed 86 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Sam Pickett III had 4 receptions for 86 yards.
Mitch Griffis completed 21 of 37 passes for 230 yards, including 2 touchdowns and an interception for ECU, which is currently 0-2. Ashton Gray rushed for 99 yards on 16 carries. Jason Dickerson had the only touchdown catch of the game, a 61-yard score.
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