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Merriweather's Trio of TDs Fuels Troy's Win
13 Sep
Summary
- Merriweather ran for 127 yards and scored three touchdowns.
- Troy led 31-7 at halftime, dominating early offense.
- Alabama State rallied in the third quarter but fell short.
The Troy Trojans secured a commanding 34-17 victory over the Alabama State Hornets on Saturday. Running back Jaheim Merriweather was instrumental in the win, rushing for 127 yards and scoring three touchdowns. Troy's offense was particularly explosive in the first half, accumulating 314 yards and building a substantial 31-7 lead by halftime.
Alabama State showed signs of a comeback in the third quarter, scoring a touchdown pass and a field goal to narrow the deficit to 31-17. However, Troy's defense stiffened, and an Ethan Head field goal extended their lead. The Hornets were ultimately stopped on downs, sealing their defeat.
For Troy (2-0), quarterback Goose Crowder passed for 201 yards, and wide receiver TK Keyes caught five passes for 119 yards. Alabama State's (2-1) quarterback Andrew Body was limited to 105 passing yards, with Jamarie Hostzclaw providing 80 rushing yards. This marked the 17th meeting between the two schools, with Troy extending its series lead to 15-2.
