Sunday, October 01, 2017

Texas Southern Tigers drop close game to Alcorn State

By Kristina McKay
Photo by Tommy Boatman
Houston Sports Images
Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved

Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved

HOUSTON, TEXAS (September 29, 2017) The Texas Southern Tigers faced Alcorn State in the second home game of the season on Friday, September 29, 2017, and in a bit of deja’vu from the game against HBU, came close to pulling off a win in the final seconds, dropping a 24-17 decision at BBVA Compass Stadium on Friday, September 29, 2017.



After a rough start where Alcorn scored in the 3rd minute

 and again in the 15th minute, TSU scored an incredible 

touchdown on the ensuing kick, a 93-yard return by the

 wide receiver Daequan Jones.


The second half scoring was even with TSU and Alcorn Scoring a touchdown apiece in the 3rd quarter and each with a field goal in the 4th. As the final seconds counted down, quarterback Dominic DeLira’s (shown right) rookie play caught up with him. Alcorn’s defense shut down the final pass that, while ruled incomplete, was almost intercepted anyway, ending the game 24-17. 

DeLira had some bright spots with ab admirable eight third-down conversions, 17 first downs; just shy of Alcorn's 20-yard line, and 295 yards from 71 plays, with the assist of runnung bacvcl Brad Woodard; with whom he traded off the snap for a few special plays; one of which caught Alcorn off-guard.

Next up for Alcorn State is Alabama State Thursday,

 October 5, 6:30 PM on ESPU at New ASU Stadium, 

Montgomery. TSU faces Kennesaw State Saturday, 

October 7, 6:00 PM at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. 


Photo by Tommy Boatman
Houston Sports Images
Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved

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