Mack's late TD run helps Liberty beat New Mexico State 20-13
LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- Joshua Mack ran for a 4-yard touchdown with six minutes left and Liberty held off New Mexico State for a 20-13 victory on Saturday night.
Jason Huntley's 12-yard TD run pulled the Aggies (0-6) even at 13-apiece with 7:46 remaining. On the ensuing series, Stephen Calvert threw a 54-yard pass to Mack, who scored on the next play. New Mexico State drove to the Liberty 8, but Jessie Lemonier forced a fumble from quarterback Josh Adkins with 3:15 remaining. Liberty's Solomon Ajayi recovered the ball and the Flames ran out the clock.
Mack finished with 113 yards rushing on 16 carries for Liberty (4-2). Calvert was 16-of-31 passing for 173 yards.
Adkins was 20 of 30 for 265 yards passing but threw two interceptions for New Mexico State. Huntley added 75 yards on 16 carries.
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2024 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 7-0 | 8-3 |
| Liberty | 5-2 | 8-2 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-2 | 7-4 |
| Sam Houston | 5-2 | 8-3 |
| Louisiana Tech | 3-4 | 4-7 |
| Middle Tennessee | 2-5 | 3-8 |
| UTEP | 2-5 | 2-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 2-5 | 2-9 |
| Florida International | 2-5 | 3-8 |
| New Mexico State | 2-5 | 3-8 |
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