JACKSON, Miss. - The Belhaven University football team dropped a 46-20 decision on Saturday evening at the Belhaven Bowl Stadium in American Southwest Conference action. The Blazers fall to 0-3 on the season with the loss.
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INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: East Texas Baptist 46, Belhaven 20
Records: East Texas Baptist 2-1 (2-0 ASC) | Belhaven 0-3 (0-2 ASC)
Location: Belhaven Bowl Stadium | Jackson, Miss.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- Belhaven got things rolling in the first quarter after stopping ETBU on downs to supply the offense early momentum.
- With an 8-play 54-yard drive, quarterback Hunter McEachern capped things off with a two-yard rushing touchdown to propel the Blazers' ahead 7-0. It was Belhaven's first touchdown of the season.
- The Tigers scored a touchdown on the ensuing possession and evened things up after a 12-play 74-yard drive.
- East Texas Baptist would eventually take the lead after scoring on their next possession as they led 13-7 late in the first quarter.
- The second provided solid defense by both teams, as ETBU knocked home two field goals to extend their advantage to 19-7 at the break.
- In the second half of action, the Tigers scored immediately on a one-play 91-yard passing touchdown which brought their lead up to 18 points, at 25-7.
- Joey Walden's 34-yard touchdown reception from Hunter McEachern cut into the deficit and pulled the Blazers within two possessions.
- The Tigers would score three touchdowns on their next three possessions as they increased their lead all the way out to 46-13.
- With the Blazers trailing in a deep hole, the offense orchestrated another touchdown drive. BU operated quickly on a 3-play 69-yard drive as Joey Walden recorded a 39-yard touchdown reception from McEachern for the second time in the evening.
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KEY STATISTICS
- Hunter McEachern finished the contest 13-31 on passing attempts for 175 yards and two touchdowns.
- Additionally, McEachern added a two-yard rushing touchdown.
- Brad Foley led the ground attack and eclipsed the century mark with 140 rushing yards. Foley also posted 42 receiving yards.
- Joey Walden notched two touchdown receptions and four catches for a total of 106 yards.
- Defensively, Denarrius Noel led the way with nine tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss. Noel also had a fumble recovery.
- David Hudson registered a forced fumble and added 6.5 tackles on the night.
- As a team, Belhaven recorded 371 yards of total offense, a season-high. The Blazers also totaled 18 first downs.
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UP NEXT
Belhaven will go on the road for the first time this season as they take on ASC opponent Howard Payne in Brownwood, Texas. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m.
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