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Perry’s Two Rushing TDs Help Carry Western Carolina to Upset Win over Tennessee Tech 44-20
Josh Perry powered the Catamounts with 157 rushing yards and two touchdowns as Western Carolina built a 17-0 lead and never trailed.
- On Saturday, Western Carolina defeated Tennessee Tech 44-20 as running back Josh Perry rushed for 157 yards and two touchdowns, pulling off a surprise victory.
- The Catamounts built a 17-0 advantage early, with Jordan Martin-Durham plunging in from the 1 just before the first quarter ended to establish dominance.
- Tennessee Tech receiver Gabe Nunez caught 225 yards on multiple receptions and a touchdown, while quarterback Jax Leatherwood threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Nunez early.
- Carter Brown's 50-yard field goal with seconds remaining before halftime reduced the Golden Eagles' deficit to 20-17, though Tennessee Tech could not narrow the gap further.
- Western Carolina travels to face Mercer on Saturday, while Tennessee Tech hosts Hosts Furman the same day, both seeking to rebound in Southern Conference play.
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Perry’s two rushing TDs help carry Western Carolina to upset win over Tennessee Tech 44-20
CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) — Josh Perry ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns and Western Carolina pulled a surprise, topping Tennessee Tech 44-20 on Saturday night.
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Catamounts Rebound to Upset No. 8/9 Tennessee Tech, 44-20
Cullowhee, N.C. – Josh Perry rushed for a career-high 157 yards and two touchdowns, while the Catamount defense forced five turnovers and limited No. 8/9 Tennessee Tech to just three second-half points as Western Carolina surged past the Golden Eagles 44-20 Saturday night in Southern Conference action at E.J. Whitmire Stadium / Bob Waters Field. Using a balanced attack, WCU amassed 534 yards of total offense, including 298 rushing and 236 throug…
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