Greenville, NC
Sep 14, 2024
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GREENVILLE, N.C. — In a thrilling in-state contest, the Appalachian State Mountaineers surged back from an early 16-point deficit to edge the East Carolina Pirates 21-19. The Pirates jumped out to a 16-0 lead in the first quarter, highlighted by Jake Garcia's 65-yard touchdown pass to Winston Wright Jr. and Shavon Revel Jr.'s 50-yard interception return for a touchdown. However, the Mountaineers mounted a resilient rally beginning in the second quarter.
Joey Aguilar's pinpoint 6-yard touchdown pass to Eli Wilson and two field goals by Michael Hughes brought Appalachian State to within 16-14 by halftime. Aguilar showcased his talents again late in the third quarter with a game-changing 36-yard touchdown pass to Makai Jackson. Despite a valiant comeback attempt by East Carolina, which included a 43-yard field goal from Andrew Conrad, the Mountaineers sealed their win through strategic time management and crucial defensive stops, including Seth Robertson's pivotal interception in the final minutes of the game.
Jake Garcia (East Carolina Pirates)
Jake Garcia threw a 65-yard touchdown pass to Winston Wright Jr., putting the Pirates ahead early with a commanding lead. The quick score set the tone for East Carolina's explosive start.
Andrew Conrad (East Carolina Pirates)
Andrew Conrad successfully kicked a 48-yard field goal, extending East Carolina's lead to 10-0. The long field goal demonstrated Conrad's range and precision.
Shavon Revel Jr. (East Carolina Pirates)
Shavon Revel Jr. intercepted Joey Aguilar's pass and returned it 50 yards for a touchdown. Although the extra point failed, this defensive play electrified the crowd and gave ECU a 16-0 lead.
Joey Aguilar (Appalachian State Mountaineers)
Joey Aguilar completed a crucial 6-yard touchdown pass to Eli Wilson to put Appalachian State on the board. A successful two-point conversion pass to Wilson cut into ECU's lead, making it 16-8.
Michael Hughes (Appalachian State Mountaineers)
Michael Hughes kicked a 28-yard field goal to narrow the gap further. Hughes' reliability kept the Mountaineers within striking distance at 16-11.
Michael Hughes (Appalachian State Mountaineers)
Just before halftime, Michael Hughes nailed a 35-yard field goal to close the deficit to 16-14. This kick was crucial as it gave Appalachian State momentum heading into the break.
Joey Aguilar (Appalachian State Mountaineers)
Joey Aguilar found Makai Jackson for a spectacular 36-yard touchdown pass, giving the Mountaineers their first lead of the game at 21-16. This play was a turnaround moment, demonstrating Aguilar’s resilience and precision under pressure.
Andrew Conrad (East Carolina Pirates)
Andrew Conrad kicked a critical 43-yard field goal to bring ECU within two points, setting up a nail-biting finish. Conrad's performance remained consistent, showcasing his importance to the Pirates' scoring efforts.
Seth Robertson (Appalachian State Mountaineers)
Seth Robertson intercepted Jake Garcia's pass at the Appalachian State 31 and returned it 21 yards to the ECU 48. This pivotal turnover thwarted East Carolina's potential game-winning drive.
Jake Garcia (East Carolina Pirates, QB)
Garcia completed 18 of 28 passes for 226 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. His early touchdown pass ignited the Pirates, and a 29-yard connection in the fourth quarter almost sparked a comeback.
Joey Aguilar (Appalachian State Mountaineers, QB)
Joey Aguilar passed for a career-high 424 yards and two touchdowns. He orchestrated a comeback from a 16-0 deficit, including a precision 36-yard touchdown pass that gave the Mountaineers their first lead.
Andrew Conrad (East Carolina Pirates, K)
Andrew Conrad contributed significantly with field goals of 48 and 43 yards. Although he missed an extra point, his clutch performances kept ECU within striking distance.
Shavon Revel Jr. (East Carolina Pirates, DB)
Revel Jr.'s 50-yard interception return for a touchdown was a key moment in the first quarter, giving ECU a commanding early lead and energizing the defense.
Michael Hughes (Appalachian State Mountaineers, K)
Hughes was a pivotal contributor, converting two field goals from 28 and 35 yards, helping to close the scoring gap by halftime and providing vital points in a close game.
Seth Robertson (Appalachian State Mountaineers, DB)
Robertson's late-game interception thwarted a Pirates' offensive drive and was crucial in securing Appalachian State's comeback victory.
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Appalachian State Mountaineers
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14
7
0
21
East Carolina Pirates
16
0
0
3
19
