HUNTSVILLE, AL- Three feet separated the Texas Southern Tigers from capturing their first win of the season when they faced Alabama A&M in Huntsville, AL.
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This game was a battle from start to finish. Alabama A&M got on the board first when they scored a touchdown with seconds left in the first quarter. The extra point was missed and they led 6-0.
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Alabama A&M setup to score again midway through the second quarter but Michael Holmes blocked the 26 yard field goal attempt.
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TSU got the ball and drove 44 yards for an opportunity to get within three points of the lead.  Eric Medina hit the 35 yard field goal and TSU trailed 6-3 going into half time.
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Texas Southern took advantage of another opportunity to score at the end of the third quarter. Edward Perkins-Loving capped a 66 yard drive with a 6 yard touchdown run. TSU had their first lead of the game, 10-6.
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Both teams fought hard in the fourth quarter. The Tigers defense held Alabama A&M for most of the quarter.  The bulldogs were down to their last drive of the game and took the ball 49 yards for a touchdown. They missed the extra point and led 12-10 with 1:39 left to play.
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Texas Southern started their drive on their own 42 yard line after a 20 yard kickoff return by Remond Silas.
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The Tigers drove 33 yards to Alabama A&M's 25 yard line with 18 seconds left in the game. TSU had a 42 yard field goal to capture their first victory of the season. However, this would not be the night. The kick went left about three feet of the uprights.
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Senior receiver Jaquaa Peters had a career game with 5 catches for 121 yards. Quarterback Homer Causey completed 12 of 25 passes with no interceptions…his best game of the year. Daveonn Porter had 37 yards rushing.
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Defensively, Holmes has the best game of his career with 10 tackles (6 solo) and a blocked field goal. Tray Walker has 7 tackles and a pass breakup. Jarius Moore had 2 TFL and a break up and Amir Bloom had three tackles, a sack and 2 TFL.
The Tigers return home to host Alabama State in BBVA Compass Stadium on October 5th at 6:00pm.