Sunday, September 25, 2011

TSU punter helps preserve 14-7 win over Alcorn State

Houston, Texas - Texas Southern punter Francois Ejifor caught the snap on a short hop and had to make a quick decision as Alcorn State's rush bore down on him. The Tigers needed 17 yards for a first down. Ejifor made like a running back and picked up 24.

The sophomore's breathtaking, fourth-down sprint from his own 44-yard line gave TSU a fresh set of snaps with just under 3:30 remaining and helped seal a 14-7 victory before a crowd of 2,735 Saturday afternoon at Delmar Stadium.



Running back Martin Gilbert ultimately clinched the game for TSU (2-1, 1-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference) with a crucial 3-yard gain on fourth-and-1 at the Alcorn State 23 that allowed the Tigers to run out the clock with under two minutes left.

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