In a matchup on the gridiron, the UMass Minutemen hosted the Duke Blue Devils and emerged victorious with a final score of 27-10. The game showcased UMass's offensive efficiency and a stalwart defense that stifled Duke's scoring attempts.
First Quarter:
The game opened with UMass striking first, as CJ Hester caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Taisun Phommachanh, allowing the Minutemen to take an early lead. The extra point by Jacob Lurie put UMass ahead 7-0.
Second Quarter:
Duke responded with a field goal from Todd Pelino, narrowing the gap to 7-3. However, UMass quickly regained momentum, with Hester scoring again on a 14-yard run, followed by a 1-yard touchdown run from Jalen John. Both touchdowns were converted by Lurie, and by halftime, UMass had established a commanding 21-3 lead.
Third Quarter:
The Minutemen continued their scoring streak with a 45-yard field goal from Lurie, extending their lead to 24-3. Duke finally found the end zone with a 3-yard touchdown run from Star Thomas, making the score 24-10 after the Pelino extra point.
Fourth Quarter:
UMass capped off their scoring with another field goal from Lurie, this one from 28 yards, extending their lead to 27-10, which would remain unchanged for the rest of the game.
Statistical Highlights:
UMass outgained Duke in total offense, posting 356 yards compared to Duke's 335 yards.
The Minutemen had a strong rushing performance with 174 yards on the ground, while Duke managed only 51 rushing yards. The UMass offense recorded 23 pancake blocks.
UMass's quarterback Taisun Phommachanh completed 15 of 19 passes for 182 yards, with one touchdown and no interceptions, achieving a passer rating of 176.8.
Defensively, UMass registered four interceptions against Duke and had no turnovers themselves.
Key Players:
CJ Hester was a standout performer for UMass, contributing both through the air and on the ground, totaling one receiving touchdown and one rushing touchdown. The Minutemen's defense was led by Gerrell Johnson, who had multiple tackles and contributed to the turnovers.
Overall, UMass demonstrated a powerful offense complemented by a robust defensive scheme that kept Duke at bay.
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