Navy secures a 38-24 victory over UAB, with Horvath scoring 3 touchdowns in the second half after weather-related postponements, playing a significant role in the team's shutout during that period.
Navy Secures Shutout Victory Over UAB in Second Half
In a thrilling encounter at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, the Navy Midshipmen (2-0, 1-0) emerged victorious against the UAB Blazers (1-2, 0-1) with a dominating second-half performance.
Quarterback Blake Horvath led the charge for Navy, completing 6 out of 8 passes for a impressive 168 yards. He also showcased his versatility by rushing for 72 yards, including a 1-yard touchdown run to kick off the game for the Midshipmen.
In the second quarter, Horvath connected with Luke Hutchison for a 63-yard touchdown pass, extending Navy's lead. In the third quarter, Horvath added another touchdown, this time a 4-yard run, to give Navy a 31-24 advantage.
Alex Tecza was instrumental in Navy's offensive efforts, scoring a touchdown from the 1-yard line in the fourth quarter to extend the lead to 38-24. Tecza also led the team in rushing with 111 yards.
On the other side, UAB's quarterback Jalen Kitna completed 22 passes out of 32 attempts for a total of 304 yards and two touchdowns. Kitna also threw a 25-yard and a 51-yard touchdown pass in the game.
The first half was marked by two weather delays, each lasting approximately an hour. Despite these interruptions, the score remained close, with neither team able to capitalize on the delays. UAB missed a field goal to end the first half, leaving the score at 24-14 in favour of Navy.
Unfortunately, UAB struggled in the second half, turning the ball over three times, resulting in no points for the Blazers. This allowed Navy to secure the shutout victory in the second half.
The final score and the official winner of the game were not reported in the provided information.
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