Texas Southern’s late rally falls brief in loss to Alabama State

Texas Southern performed its fourth straight one-score sport Saturday.

In contrast to the earlier two, this one did not go the Tigers’ manner as Alabama State held off a late TSU rally in a 34-31 win at Thorne Stadium.

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TSU (3-6, 2-4 SWAC) had received its previous two video games on the ultimate play however could not overcome a 10-point deficit within the remaining 5 minutes.

Cam’Ron McCoy’s 16-yard landing go to Kordell Rodgers drew the Tigers inside three factors with 3:12 left however the Hornets (5-4, 3-3) have been capable of run out the clock on their win.

McCoy threw three TD passes, with two to Roriyon Richardson, and ran for 111 yards and a rating to steer the Tigers.

Trailing 24-21, Alabama State took the lead for good on Aaron Frye’s 76-yard TD run with 8:44 left within the fourth quarter. Frye then threw a 35-yard TD go to Israel Tate with 5:13 left to present the Hornets some cushion that proved pivotal.

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