Marshall vs. East Carolina Short Report | Sep 9, 2023
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Greenville, NC
Sep 9, 2023
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Game Recap
The Marshall Thundering Herd surged past the East Carolina Pirates with a commanding 31-13 victory. Initially, the match was tightly contested, but Marshall pulled away significantly in the fourth quarter, thanks to remarkable plays. Marshall's standout performer, Rasheen Ali, led the charge with three rushing touchdowns, including a pivotal 56-yard run that effectively sealed the win. The game also saw a thunderous 75-yard trick play touchdown pass from Chuck Montgomery to Caleb McMillan.
East Carolina briefly held a lead in the third quarter after Andrew Conrad's 30-yard field goal put them ahead 13-10 following an extended halftime due to a lightning delay. Marshall, however, regained the upper hand as their offense found its rhythm, while their defense, led by Micah Abraham with two interceptions, stymied the Pirates' attempts to rally. The Thundering Herd's fourth-quarter scoring frenzy added 21 points in less than five minutes, illustrating their dominance in the closing stages of the game.
Key Plays:
Rasheen Ali (Marshall Thundering Herd)
Ali initiated the scoring with a 1-yard plunge into the end zone, capping a 12-play, 79-yard drive that took nearly five minutes off the clock, giving Marshall the early lead.
Kameron Lake (Marshall Thundering Herd)
Lake extended Marshall’s lead with a 20-yard field goal, finishing off a 10-play, 68-yard drive that further challenged the East Carolina defense.
Andrew Conrad (East Carolina Pirates)
Conrad put East Carolina on the scoreboard with a 39-yard field goal, cutting into Marshall’s lead after a 5-play, 53-yard drive.
Shane Calhoun (East Carolina Pirates)
Calhoun caught a 2-yard touchdown pass from Mason Garcia, tying the game at 10-10 after a short, 3-play scoring drive.
Andrew Conrad (East Carolina Pirates)
Post lightning delay, Conrad nailed a 30-yard field goal to give East Carolina a brief 13-10 lead, capping an 11-play, 58-yard drive.
Caleb McMillan (Marshall Thundering Herd)
McMillan’s 75-yard touchdown reception from Chuck Montgomery, a trick play, dramatically shifted the momentum back to Marshall as it marked the start of a fourth-quarter offensive surge.
Rasheen Ali (Marshall Thundering Herd)
Ali’s 56-yard touchdown run came following a crucial third-down conversion on a 29-yard pass and extended Marshall’s lead to 24-13, showcasing his breakaway speed and vision.
Rasheen Ali (Marshall Thundering Herd)
Ali sealed the victory with a 14-yard run, capitalizing on Micah Abraham’s interception to put the game out of East Carolina's reach.
Standout Players:
Rasheen Ali (Marshall Thundering Herd, RB)
Ali amassed 85 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries, including a crucial 56-yard sprint that broke the game wide open. His all-around contributions also included four receptions for 45 yards.
Caleb McMillan (Marshall Thundering Herd, WR)
McMillan shined with a 75-yard trick play touchdown reception and had four catches totaling 85 yards, making pivotal plays to shift the game’s momentum.
Chuck Montgomery (Marshall Thundering Herd, WR)
Montgomery executed a pivotal trick play, throwing a 75-yard touchdown pass to McMillan that changed the game’s tide in favor of Marshall.
Andrew Conrad (East Carolina Pirates, K)
Conrad scored seven points through two field goals and an extra point, including a 30-yard field goal that briefly put East Carolina ahead in the third quarter.
Mason Garcia (East Carolina Pirates, QB)
Garcia tallied 62 yards and a touchdown through the air while also leading his team with 118 rushing yards, presenting a dual-threat challenge for Marshall’s defense.
Micah Abraham (Marshall Thundering Herd, DB)
Abraham’s two interceptions were critical in halting East Carolina’s offensive momentum, with one setting up a swift touchdown drive in the fourth quarter.
References:
Game Highlights: Marshall vs East Carolina Football (September 9, 2023) - YouTube
East Carolina vs. Marshall updates: Live NCAA Football game scores, results for Saturday - CBSSports.com
Marshall University
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. East Carolina Pirates Box Score and Stats - September 09, 2023 | FOX Sports
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