GREENVILLE, S.C. – Marshall falls to ECU
Dominque Davis threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns for an East Carolina victory over the Marshall University Thundering Herd 37-10 Saturday in the Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
East Carolina boasts a 4-0 Conference USA record, while Marshall has yet to defeat a league team this season (0-3).
Marshall had more yardage than East Carolina in the first half (186-167) but with three interceptions thrown by Brian Anderson, the Thundering Herd came up short offensively.
East Carolina not only had 261 passing yards to Marshall’s 234, but also 100 more rushing yards.
East Carolina struck first with a five-yard touchdown from Davis to Lance Lewis for a five-yard touchdown.
A 22-yard field goal by Tyler Warner put Marshall on the board (7-3) with over two minutes left in the first quarter.
Marshall appeared to have gained momentum when Donald Brown intercepted Davis. The opportunity was wasted three plays later when Anderson threw his first interception at the 10-yard line.
The Pirates used the turnover to kick a field goal within half a minute into the second quarter, pushing the lead 10-3.
Marshall tied the game 10-10 with a throw from Anderson to Troy Evans six minutes before half time.
Jonathan Williams, who ran for a total of 111 yards on 10 carries, regained the lead with a 29-yard run. Barbour posted three more points with a 40-yard field goal. East Carolina increased its lead early in the third quarter with a 27-yard touchdown by Davis.
Barbour went 3-3 for field goal attempts during the game. His third field goal extended the Pirates’ lead to 30-10.
Davis threw to Mark Price two minutes into the fourth period, making the score 37-10.
Davis ended the game with an average 5.3 yards per carry and 208 passing yards. Anderson had a 4.6 average yards per carry and three interceptions.
The Thundering Herd takes on UTEP (5-3) next week for homecoming.
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