US EditionWright Scores Twice to Help Lead Western Kentucky to 31-16 Win over Nevada
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers overcame a turnover deficit with a strong fourth quarter, led by Maverick McIvor's 216 passing yards and La'Vell Wright's two rushing touchdowns.
- Western Kentucky defeated Nevada 31-16 in a college football game on Saturday, September 20, in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
- Nevada entered the game 1-2 after losing to Middle Tennessee, while Western Kentucky held a 2-1 record following a bye week.
- Nevada led 10-3 at halftime but the Hilltoppers rallied in the fourth quarter with key drives, including a pivotal fourth-and-one conversion.
- Nevada quarterback Chubba Purdy completed 16 of 30 passes for 165 yards and threw two interceptions, while Western Kentucky’s Matthew Henry sealed the game by returning an onside kick 50 yards for the final touchdown.
- Nevada’s defense wore down late, coach Jeff Choate emphasized staying positive, and the Wolf Pack face a bye week before starting conference play on October 4.
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Hilltoppers use strong fourth quarter to down Nevada 31-16 - WNKY News 40 Television
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to beat Nevada 31-16 on Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium. The Hilltoppers collected touchdowns from running backs George Hart III and La’Vell Wright to take the lead in the final frame, and Matthew Henry put the finishing touches on the victory with a 48-yard kickoff return for a touchdown as WKU moved to 3-1 overall and 3-0 at home this season. HOW IT HAPPENED Ne…
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Wright scores twice to help lead Western Kentucky to 31-16 win over Nevada
La’Vell Wright ran for two scores, Maverick McIvor threw for 216 yards and Western Kentucky took control in the fourth quarter and beat Nevada 31-16.
WKU Football uses second half surge to tame Wolf Pack
A dominant defensive performance allowed WKU Football to escape with a 31-16 victory over the Nevada Wolf Pack. Trailing 10-3 at the half, the Hilltoppers mounted a 9-play, 75-yard drive out of halftime to set the tone for the second half. The Hilltoppers outscored the Wolf Pack 21-6 for the remainder of the game. The Hilltopper defense led the way, holding Nevada to 16 points. In five trips to the red zone, the Wolf Pack only scored a touchdown…
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