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Southern Utah’s Comeback Falls Short Against Tarleton
SALT LAKE CITY – The Southern Utah soccer fell brief in its comeback try in opposition to Western Athletic Convention foe Tarleton.
The Thunderbirds hosted the Texans at Eccles Coliseum in Cedar Metropolis, Utah on Saturday, October 8.
SUU fell to Tarleton, 42-40.
FINAL.#FocusFightFinish x #TBirdNation pic.twitter.com/p6QS2tdur4
— Southern Utah Soccer (@SUUFB_) October 9, 2022
After trailing by 4 factors at halftime, 14-10, the T-Birds allowed the Texans to outscore them by 18 factors within the third quarter. SUU confronted a 35-13 deficit heading into the ultimate quarter-hour of motion.
Throughout the remaining quarter, the Thunderbirds gave the Texans all they may deal with and practically pulled off a comeback. To open the quarter, Isaiah Williams broke free for a 55-yard landing run. Six minutes later, T-Fowl quarterback Justin Miller ran for 2 yards and 6 factors.
This autumn | Justin Miller takes us to the promised land 🙏
TOUCHDOWN THUNDERBIRDS ‼️#TBirdNation pic.twitter.com/ndObfgTXXU
— Southern Utah Soccer (@SUUFB_) October 9, 2022
Tarleton saved a ways with a pick-six off Miller with 4:07 left to play. Nonetheless, Miller shortly rebounded and tossed a landing move lower than two minutes later to make it a one-score recreation.
This autumn | Miller ➡️Jenkins TOUCHDOWN.
Identify a greater duo. We’ll wait 🙂
SUU: 34
TSU: 42#TBirdNation pic.twitter.com/nq43MrJrcK— Southern Utah Soccer (@SUUFB_) October 9, 2022
With 33 seconds remaining, Williams ran for a three-yard rating and reduce Tarleton’s result in two factors. The Thunderbirds didn’t convert a two-point strive after the landing run.
This autumn | It is a BATTLE on the market ⚔️
Isaiah Williams punches it in. TOUCHDOWN 👊#TBirdNation pic.twitter.com/e70yhfdGxd
— Southern Utah Soccer (@SUUFB_) October 9, 2022
Tarleton was in a position to shut out the sport within the remaining seconds and safe the victory. Regardless of the 27-point quarter, the Thunderbirds fell for the second straight recreation. Tarleton outgained SUU in whole yards, 531-508. SUU had two turnovers, together with the pick-six, to just one giveaway by the Texans.
Miller completed the night time 32/46 passing for 383 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. Williams led SUU’s dashing assault with 9 carries for 81 yards and two touchdowns. Isaiah Wood had 5 catches for 107 yards and Steve Jenkins had six catches for 103 yards and a rating.
With the loss, the T-Birds dropped to a 3-2 report this season. Southern Utah’s subsequent recreation is at Abilene Christian on Saturday, October 15 at 2:30 p.m. (MDT). The sport shall be streamed on ESPN+.