Lacy, Banks lead South Alabama past Louisiana Tech 38-14
MOBILE, Ala. -- — South Alabama got a punt return touchdown from Caullin Lacy, Yam Banks added a pick-6 and a fumble recovery, and the Jaguars defeated Louisiana Tech 38-14 on Saturday.
Lacy's 57-yard dash from the right sideline to the left corner of the end zone gave South Alabama a 14-0 lead in the first quarter.
The South Alabama led 17-7 at halftime, then the Jaguars scored two touchdowns on the first eight plays of the second half. First, Banks intercepted a Parker McNeil pass and returned it 24 yards for a score on the second play of the third quarter. Then Banks recovered a fumble on La Tech's third play of the ensuing possession, setting up Lacy's 19-yard touchdown catch on third down.
Carter Bradley completed 14 of 21 passes for 178 yards with three touchdowns for South Alabama (3-1). La’Damian Webb had 75 yards rushing.
McNeil was 19-of-34 passing for 251 yards and threw four interceptions. Louisiana Tech (1-3) had five turnovers in all.
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Game Information
2024 Conference USA Standings
Team | CONF | OVR |
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Jacksonville State | 6-0 | 7-3 |
Western Kentucky | 5-1 | 7-3 |
Sam Houston | 5-1 | 8-2 |
Liberty | 4-2 | 7-2 |
Louisiana Tech | 3-4 | 4-6 |
Florida International | 2-4 | 3-7 |
Middle Tennessee | 2-4 | 3-7 |
UTEP | 2-5 | 2-8 |
New Mexico State | 1-5 | 2-8 |
Kennesaw State | 1-5 | 1-9 |
2024 Sun Belt Conference Standings
Team | CONF | OVR |
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Marshall | 5-1 | 7-3 |
Georgia Southern | 4-2 | 6-4 |
James Madison | 4-2 | 8-2 |
Old Dominion | 3-3 | 4-6 |
Coastal Carolina | 2-4 | 5-5 |
App State | 2-4 | 4-5 |
Georgia State | 0-6 | 2-8 |
Team | CONF | OVR |
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Louisiana | 5-1 | 8-2 |
Texas State | 4-2 | 6-4 |
Arkansas State | 4-2 | 6-4 |
South Alabama | 4-2 | 5-5 |
UL Monroe | 3-3 | 5-5 |
Troy | 2-4 | 3-7 |
Southern Miss | 0-6 | 1-9 |