Jaquari Lewis’ 4 TD runs lead Appalachian State to 35-32 victory over Coastal Carolina

Conway, S.C. (AP) — Appalachian State triumphed over Coastal Carolina 35-32 on Friday night, with running back Jaquari Lewis accounting for four touchdown runs. Lewis, who carried the ball 13 times for 85 yards, scored on runs of 12, 1, 12 and 3 yards. The Mountaineers' backup quarterback Henry Hasselbeck threw for 112 yards on 9 of 12 completions, including a 31-yard touchdown pass to Sam Pickett III to put Appalachian State ahead 35-24 with six minutes and 41 seconds remaining.

Appalachian State trailed 7-0 early in the first quarter after Coastal Carolina's Deuce Bailey threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Tristian Gardner. The Chanticleers (2-5, 1-2) responded with a 12-yard touchdown run by Lewis to tie the score 7-7. Coastal Carolina (2-5, 1-2) took the lead again in the second quarter with Bailey's 71-yard scoring pass to Robby Washington.

Bailey also added a 24-yard touchdown pass to Colton Hinton to extend Coastal Carolina's lead 21-14 at halftime. Appalachian State cut the gap to 24-21 midway through the third quarter, aided by a 12-yard touchdown run from Lewis and a 3-yard run to make it 28-24 with ten minutes left in the fourth quarter. With three minutes and eleven seconds remaining, Coastal Carolina added a two-point conversion to bring the score to 32-28. However, Appalachian State held on to secure the victory.