{
  "id": 18875598,
  "title": "Alejado-Lacaden combo helps send Hawaii past UTEP 17-14",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/alejado-lacaden-combo-helps-send-hawaii-past-utep-17-14",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T06:08:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/11/08/alejado-lacaden-combo-helps-send-hawaii-past-utep-17-14"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hawaii secured a 17-14 victory over UTEP on Saturday, thanks to the impressive dual performance of Micah Alejado and Titan Lacaden. Alejado contributed 303 passing yards and a touchdown, while Lacaden reached a career-high 109 receiving yards and scored a touchdown. Lacaden also had 11 receptions on the day. Audric Harris added 101 receiving yards on four catches. Hawaii took an early lead in the first quarter with a 20-yard touchdown pass from Alejado to Lacaden. UTEP responded with a 20-yard field goal by Sean Olvera-Harle and a touchdown run by Lamar Sperling. The Rainbow Warriors extended their lead to 17-14 through a 12-play, 98-yard drive that culminated in a 6-yard touchdown run by Sitani Mikaele. Despite a seven-play, 79-yard drive by UTEP, which included a touchdown pass from Raymond Moore to Judah Ezinwa, Hawaii maintained control. Moore finished with 109 passing yards and a touchdown, while Sperling contributed 63 rushing yards and a score. In their last five matchups, Hawaii has won four games against UTEP. Hawaii is set to host North Dakota State in their next game.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Micah Alejado and Titan Lacaden lead Hawaii to 17-14 win",
    "Alejado throws for 303 yards and a touchdown, Lacaden catches for 109 yards and a score",
    "Hawaii's last five games against UTEP have been wins"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The offensive synergy between Alejado and Lacaden solidifies Hawaii's recent dominance over UTEP by providing the high-yardage production necessary to maintain control during tight scoring contests.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}