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On Wednesday night, William Watson III secured a dramatic 31-30 victory for Massachusetts over Ball State in overtime. In the final moments of regulation, Ball State quarterback Keldric Luster connected with a 2-yard run to tie the score at 24-all, after a nine-play, 75-yard drive. Jalen Bonds followed with a one-yard TD run for the Cardinals in overtime, but Brody Boehm’s extra-point attempt missed wide left.
UMass’ Brody Boehm kicked the extra point for the victory, while Watson completed 17 of 25 passes for 302 yards, including a 64-yard touchdown pass to Jabari Lewis before halftime. The Minutemen’s Derek Morris converted the extra point in overtime to seal the win.
Curtis Kimmons contributed 85 yards on the ground for Massachusetts, while Elijah Faulkner scored from a yard out. This victory ended UMass’ four-game losing streak, giving them a 5-4, 2-3 record in the Mid-American Conference. Ball State finished the game with 182 passing yards from Luster, who also threw a touchdown pass.
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