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Louisiana-Monroe Scores 18 Points Late, Beats Troy 21-14 for First Win of the Season
Aidan Armenta threw two late touchdown passes as Louisiana-Monroe scored 18 points in the final 3 minutes for its first win.
On Saturday, Louisiana-Monroe quarterback Aidan Armenta led the Warhawks to a 21-14 comeback victory against Troy, snapping a 14-game losing streak by scoring 18 points in the final 3 minutes.
Troy's defense stood firm for 57 minutes at Veterans Memorial Stadium, holding the Warhawks to just a field goal before collapsing in the final moments.
Armenta completed 13 of 22 passes for 147 yards, including a 16-yard touchdown pass to 6-foot-5 receiver Darrion Gilliam with 15 seconds remaining for the lead.
Warhawks defender Noah Flemmings forced a fumble deep in Troy territory, and Billy Pullen recovered the ball to finalize the 21-14 victory as time expired.
The Trojans visit James Madison on Thursday, while the Warhawks host Southern Miss on Saturday to continue their momentum.