{
  "id": 11828272,
  "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-11828272",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T02:51:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/03/perrys-two-rushing-tds-help-carry-western-carolina-to-upset-win-over-tennessee-tech-44-20"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Josh Perry delivered a stellar performance for Western Carolina as he amassed 157 rushing yards and added two touchdowns, leading the Golden Eagles to a surprising upset victory over Tennessee Tech with a final score of 44-20 on Saturday night.\n\nThe Catamounts entered the game ranked No. 9 in the Stats Perform poll. Early in the game, Jordan Martin-Durham rushed in from the 1 yard line to give Tennessee Tech an early 10-0 lead. Lex Thomas quickly responded by connecting with Jai Boyd for a 49-yard touchdown pass, extending the lead to 17-0.\n\nFollowing a Bryan McCollum field goal, Tennessee Tech narrowed the gap to 20-14 when a 4-yard touchdown pass from Lex Thomas to Eric Weatherly connected. However, Western Carolina's defense remained unyielding, as Carter Brown's 50-yard field goal with five seconds remaining in the half trimmed the deficit to 20-17.\n\nThe Golden Eagles held onto their lead for the remainder of the game, ultimately securing the victory in a landslide margin of 44-20. Jordan Nunez, Tennessee Tech's leading receiver, showcased his versatility by contributing 225 receiving yards and a touchdown on 13 receptions. Western Carolina, meanwhile, secured a trip to face Mercer on Saturday.",
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      {
        "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."
}