Louisiana-Monroe scores 18 points late, beats Troy 21-14 for first win of the season
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Aidan Armenta led Louisiana-Monroe to a 21-14 victory over Troy on Saturday, marking the Warhawks' first win of the season. Armenta completed 13 of 22 passes for 147 yards, throwing two touchdown passes to help his team score 18 points in the final three minutes. His 16-yard TD pass to Darrion Gilliam secured the win with 15 seconds remaining on the clock.
Gavin Griffin contributed a touchdown run in the first quarter and a TD catch in the fourth quarter for Troy, which finished the game with a 14-9 loss. Noah Flemmings played a crucial role in the victory, recording 15 tackles and forcing a fumble that Billy Pullen recovered in the end zone to seal the game.
Louisiana-Monroe will next host Southern Miss this Saturday, while Troy will look to improve their record against their next opponent.
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