Robinson, Wilder combine for 255 yards rushing and 3 scores to lead Southern Miss over UL Monroe
(AP) — Steven Robinson and Jamarice Wilder each ran for more than 100 yards and combined for three touchdowns to lead Southern Miss to a 35-21 victory over Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday. Robinson ran for 151 yards on 21 carries that included a 33-yard touchdown run.
On Saturday, Southern Miss emerged victorious with a 35-21 win over Louisiana-Monroe, thanks to a powerhouse duo in Steven Robinson and Jamarice Wilder. The two running backs each surpassed the 100-yard mark, combining for three touchdowns as they propelled Southern Miss to a dominant performance.
Robinson showcased his prowess, amassing 151 yards on 21 carries, punctuated by a blazing 33-yard touchdown run. Wilder was not far behind, contributing 104 yards on 15 carries and added two scoring runs, a 21-yard touchdown early in the third quarter and another 21-yarder with just 1:52 left on the clock.
Quarterback Landry Lyddy proved to be a reliable option, completing 15 of his 30 passes for 130 yards and a touchdown. However, UL Monroe's Aidan Armenta proved a worthy adversary, connecting on 19 of his 34 passes for 202 yards and two touchdowns. Armenta also had an impressive 83-yard touchdown run, which he followed up with a 2-yard TD pass to Marcellus Jackson in the fourth quarter. This move drew UL Monroe within 27-21.
Despite the Warhawks' valiant effort, Southern Miss maintained their lead and sealed the victory with two critical plays. Armenta added a 1-yard touchdown run, putting the score at 27-21, before Armenta delivered a game-winning 2-yard touchdown pass to Nic Trujillo with 6:47 remaining on the clock. The Southern Miss squad will next take on James Madison on Thursday, while UL Monroe heads to Arkansas State on Saturday.
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