Lobos win with Croskey-Merrit Overtime TD Plunge
AMHERST, MA – FOOTBALL
New Mexico (2-2) VS Massachusetts (1-4)
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 34 |
| Massachusetts | 0 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 31 |
| Total Offense | New Mexico | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Yards | 328 | 495 |
| Plays | 55 | 70 |
| Avg. Per Play | 5.96 | 7.07 |
| TDs | 5 | 3 |
Jacory Croskey-Merrit punched in the overtime touchdown that helped New Mexico secure a thrilling 34-31 overtime victory. The win ended a nine-game road losing streak and evened their record at 2-2. The win gives the Lobos momentum as they are preparing to open conference play at Wyoming.
This was the first time these two teams have played.
GAME NOTES
The Lobos held UMass to 0-for-3 on fourth down, and are now just 1-for-6 this season on fourth down.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt scored his sixth touchdown of the season in the first quarter. He ended the game with a total of seven touchdowns.
Tavian Combs led the team with 14 tackles.
Alec Marenco had a career-high 12 tackles.
The Lobos were outgained 495 to 328.
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