Leatherwood’s late TD run lifts Tennessee Tech over ETSU 24-17
Tennessee Tech secured a 24-17 victory over East Tennessee State on Saturday, thanks to a late touchdown run by Jax Leatherwood. The 11th-ranked Tech (8-1, 5-1) climbed atop the Southern Conference standings, tying Chattanooga, while the 17th-ranked ETSU (6-3, 4-1) ended a five-game winning streak and is now in a tie with Mercer for second place.
Carter Brown's 33-yard field goal for ETSU in the fourth quarter tied the game at 17-all. Leatherwood's 1-yard touchdown run concluded a 12-play, 90-yard drive that lasted about 7 minutes, with 4:08 still on the clock. Mason Mims and TJ Peyton each led the Buccaneers on their respective series, with Peyton finishing with 123 rushing yards and a touchdown, and Mims adding 76 yards.
ETSU's M.J. Flowers contributed 65 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Qua Ashley had 58 yards and a score. The Buccaneers led 17-14 at halftime but were shut out in the second half.
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