{
  "id": 20074942,
  "title": "Tarleton State beats West Florida 31-17, secures share of 2nd straight UAC championship",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/tarleton-state-beats-west-florida-31-17-secures-share-of-2nd-straight",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T23:35:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/11/14/tarleton-state-beats-west-florida-31-17-secures-share-of-2nd-straight-uac-championship"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — In a UAC championship game, Tarleton State University's football team emerged victorious over West Florida 31-17 on Saturday, securing a share of their second consecutive conference title. Quarterback Kaden Anderson played a pivotal role in the win, completing two touchdown passes. The Texans (11-0, 6-0 UAC) opened the first half with a commanding 14-3 lead after Anderson's 25-yard pass to Danny Joiner and a 50-yard strike to Marquis Willis. Despite West Florida's efforts, including a touchdown run by Ty’ray Davis early in the second quarter, Tarleton State maintained their lead. James Paige contributed with back-to-back rushing touchdowns to solidify the 28-10 halftime score. Anderson completed 18 of 33 passes for 218 yards and two touchdowns, while Tylan Hines rushed for 107 yards on 15 carries and Willis added 110 yards and a touchdown on seven catches. Fredd Adams made a significant impact on defense by intercepting West Florida's Ty’ray Davis twice, marking his first two interceptions of the season. With the regular season concluding, Tarleton State will face North Alabama in their final game on Saturday, while West Florida will take on West Georgia to finish their regular season.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Tarleton State defeats West Florida 31-17 in UAC championship game.",
    "Quarterback Kaden Anderson completes two touchdown passes.",
    "Tarleton State secures share of second consecutive UAC championship."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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  },
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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."
}