MONROE, La. (AP) — Bishop Davenport and Kentrel Bullock both had two short touchdown runs as South Alabama overcame a 14-point deficit to rally for a 26-14 victory over UL Monroe on Saturday.
UL Monroe got off to a strong start when Jake Godfrey returned a punt 18 yards to South Alabama’s 29-yard line following a three-and-out on the game’s opening drive. On the very next play, Braylon McReynolds ran for a touchdown, giving the Warhawks an early lead.
South Alabama quickly responded thanks to a key defensive play. Andre Mack forced a fumble from Davenport after a short run, and Noah Flemmings scooped up the ball, racing 42 yards for a score, putting UL Monroe ahead 14-0 after the first quarter.
The Lions then took control for the remainder of the game. Bullock capped a nine-play drive with a 1-yard touchdown run, cutting the deficit to 14-7 — the only score in the second quarter.
South Alabama’s first possession of the third quarter resulted in a 69-yard drive, ending with Davenport’s 1-yard touchdown run to tie the game at 14-all. Davenport later gave the Lions their first lead of the game with a 3-yard touchdown run with five minutes left in the quarter, making it 20-14 after the missed extra point.
Early in the fourth quarter, Bullock added an 8-yard touchdown run to seal the scoring at 26-14.
Davenport finished the game completing 17 of 23 passes for 162 yards and added 50 yards on 13 carries. Bullock rushed 20 times for 85 yards. Aidan Armento threw for 82 yards on 10-of-19 passing for UL Monroe.
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