Jaquari Lewis' 4 TD runs lead Appalachian State to 35-32 victory over Coastal Carolina
(AP) — Jaquari Lewis had four touchdown runs and Appalachian State rallied to beat Coastal Carolina 35-32 on Friday night.Lewis carried 13 times for 85 yards for Appalachian State (4-2, 1-1 Sun Belt Conference), scoring on runs of 12, 1, 12 and 3 yards.
In a thrilling night of college football, Appalachian State secured a hard-fought 35-32 victory over Coastal Carolina. Jaquari Lewis was the team's standout performer, rushing for four touchdowns on 13 carries for 85 yards. Lewis' touchdown runs came from 12, 1, 12, and 3 yards out.
Junior backup quarterback Henry Hasselbeck completed 9 of 12 passes for 112 yards, including a game-changing 31-yard touchdown pass to Sam Pickett III to put Appalachian State ahead 35-24 with just 6:41 left in the game. Hasselbeck also contributed with 21 rushing yards.
Mountaineers' defense played a crucial role in the win, recovering a fumble by Coastal Carolina's Malachi Singleton with 12 seconds left and Nico Cavanillas Alti connecting on a career-long 58-yard field goal to extend the lead to 24-14 at halftime. Appalachian State then pulled within 24-21 midway through the third quarter thanks to another touchdown run from Lewis.
Despite a late rally by Coastal Carolina, who added a two-point conversion with 3:11 left in the game, Appalachian State held on to secure the win. Coastal Carolina's Deuce Bailey finished the game with 298 passing yards on 16-of-31 completion, adding three touchdowns and an interception.
Appalachian State will now host James Madison on Thursday, while Coastal Carolina travels to Georgia State on October 31.
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