{
  "id": 11827778,
  "title": "Perry's two rushing TDs help carry Western Carolina to upset win over Tennessee Tech 44-20",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/perrys-two-rushing-tds-help-carry-western-carolina-to-upset-win-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T02:47:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/perrys-two-rushing-tds-help-024732214.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Josh Perry delivered a standout performance as he rushed for 157 yards and two touchdowns, leading Western Carolina to a surprising 44-20 victory over Tennessee Tech on Saturday night. The Golden Eagles, ranked No. 9 in the Stats Perform poll, entered the game with a commanding 17-0 lead that they never relinquished.\n\nJordan Martin-Durham scored the first points of the game with a one-yard touchdown run early in the first quarter, giving Tennessee Tech a 10-0 deficit. Lex Thomas then connected with Jai Boyd on a 49-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, further widening the Cats' lead.\n\nJax Leatherwood followed up with an 18-yard touchdown pass to Gabe Nunez, Western Carolina's first scoring play of the night. Bryan McCollum added a field goal for Western Carolina, making the score 17-0 in favor of the Golden Eagles.\n\nTennessee Tech managed to get within 20-14 when Leatherwood threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Eric Weatherly. However, Carter Brown's 50-yard field goal with five seconds remaining before halftime proved to be the game's closest moment, reducing the Golden Eagles' deficit to just 20-17.\n\nDespite this narrow margin, Western Carolina maintained control of the game and ultimately secured the upset win. Nunez contributed significantly to Tennessee Tech's efforts, catching 13 passes for 225 yards and a touchdown in the game.\n\nLooking ahead, Tennessee Tech will face Furman on Saturday, while Western Carolina will travel to take on Mercer on the same day.",
  "summary": "(AP) — Josh Perry ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns and Western Carolina pulled a surprise, topping Tennessee Tech 44-20 on Saturday night.The Golden Eagles entered the game ranked No.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Cowan, Thomas led Campbell's rushing attack over North Carolina Central 38-31",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/cowan-thomas-led-campbells-rushing-attack-over-north-carolina-central-11815334",
        "published": "2026-10-04T01:38:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Cowan, Thomas led Campbell’s rushing attack over North Carolina Central 38-31",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/cowan-thomas-led-campbells-rushing-attack-over-north-carolina-central",
        "published": "2026-10-04T01:39:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}