Texas Southern makes furious comeback but falls short in overtime loss to Alcorn State
TSU overcame a 22-point deficit to force overtime but couldn't complete the comeback as the Tigers fell to 0-2 in SWAC play.
In a dramatic SWAC match, Texas Southern rallied from a 22-point deficit but ultimately fell short in overtime against Alcorn State, resulting in a 43-40 loss. Fredrick Robertson's 1-yard touchdown run secured the victory for Alcorn. Texas Southern trailed 34-12 in the third quarter but tied the game at 34-all with 4:37 left in the fourth quarter after Miguel Arana's 48-yard field goal and Cam Ron McCoy's 5-yard touchdown run followed by a 2-point conversion pass.
Alcorn extended their lead with 30 seconds remaining due to Arana's 25-yard field goal. Texas Southern's Cameron Walker contributed 110 yards and a touchdown through seven receptions, while Fatu Mukuba added 91 yards and a score on two catches. Alcorn was led by Jaylon Tolbert, who completed 332 yards and two touchdowns through the air, and Fredrick Robertson, who rushed for 105 yards, three touchdowns, and five receptions.
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