UTSA Roadrunners Dominate Coastal Carolina Chanticleers with Explosive Offense and Solid Defense
The UTSA Roadrunners showcased their prowess in a commanding victory over the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, concluding the game with a 44-15 scoreline. This win improved the Roadrunners' season record to 7-6, while the Chanticleers fell to 6-7. The match, held at Brooks Stadium (SC), saw an attendance of 8,164 fans who witnessed UTSA's offensive and defensive units outperform their counterparts significantly.
Key Performances on Both Sides of the Ball
The Roadrunners' offense was on full display, amassing a total of 513 yards. Quarterback Owen McCown led the charge with an impressive performance, throwing for 254 yards with a completion rate of nearly 77 percent and adding one touchdown pass to his stats. Notably, McCown also contributed significantly to the ground game, rushing for 37 yards on four attempts and scoring once. His agility and decision-making were crucial in navigating through Coastal Carolina's defense.
On receiving duties, David Amador II emerged as McCown's favorite target, racking up 110 receiving yards on seven catches. The synergy between McCown and Amador II was evident throughout the game as they consistently moved chains for UTSA.
The rushing attack was equally potent with Brandon High Jr. and Will Henderson III leading the way. High Jr.'s effort yielded him 76 rushing yards from eleven carries including one touchdown while Henderson III dazzled with an explosive run that resulted in a touchdown from one of his five carries totaling an impressive 81 yards.
Defensively, UTSA was relentless; Jamal Ligon’s standout moment came when he forced a fumble alongside recording one sack which contributed to limiting Coastal Carolina’s scoring opportunities. Vic Shaw also made his presence felt by registering a sack among his four tackles showcasing UTSA's defensive depth.
Special Teams Shine
Special teams played no small part in this comprehensive team victory; Tate Sandell executed flawlessly by converting all three field goal attempts including his longest from 38 yards out contributing nine points solely from field goals.
Chris Carpenter provided an electrifying moment returning a kickoff for a staggering ninety-three-yard touchdown which not only demoralized Coastal Carolina but also highlighted UTSA’s dominance across all facets of play during this matchup.
Looking Ahead
As fans revel in this dominant performance by UTSA against Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Brooks Stadium (SC), anticipation builds for what lies ahead for both teams as they progress through their respective schedules into next year's matchups.
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