Texas Southern University extended its remarkable streak of dramatic finishes, defeating Grambling State 23-20 in a high-octane SWAC clash at Thorne Stadium on Saturday night. The decisive moment arrived during the second possession of overtime, when Cam’Ron McCoy scrambled six yards for the game-winning touchdown. This victory marks the second consecutive week the Tigers have secured a walk-off win, following last week’s buzzer-beater field goal against Southern, highlighting a team that thrives under immense pressure.
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The offensive engine behind TSU’s comeback was running back Athean Renfro, who dominated the box score with 232 rushing yards on just 21 carries. Renfro proved elusive throughout the contest, scoring on two massive runs of 75 and 86 yards to shift momentum decisively in the fourth quarter. These touchdowns allowed the Tigers to erase a 10-3 deficit after three quarters, tying the game and ultimately taking the lead just 2:43 apart early in the final period. McCoy also contributed significantly to the ground attack, adding 46 rushing yards on 11 carries while completing six of 15 passes for 115 yards.
Grambling State (4-4, 2-3 SWAC) mounted a spirited comeback effort, tying the score with 4:46 remaining in the fourth quarter on a six-yard touchdown pass from Ashton Frye to Lantavious Murphy. However, the Tigers’ defense held firm in the critical final minutes and overtime, preserving the lead. With this win, Texas Southern improves to 3-5 overall and 2-3 in conference play, while four of their last five games have been decided by a single score, underscoring the intense competitiveness of the SWAC this season.
Source: Yahoo Sports
