Texas Southern finally tasted victory again on Saturday, snapping their brutal five-game losing streak with a nail-biting 24-21 win over Southern, courtesy of Miguel Arana’s clutch 46-yard field goal as time expired. It’s been a long wait for the Tigers, who hadn’t seen a win since their season opener against North Carolina Central.
Arana Delivers the Dream Kick at Reliant Stadium
Man, what a moment. Arana’s kick from 46 yards out sailed through the uprights as the clock hit zeroes, sending Reliant Stadium into a frenzy. This wasn’t just any win, this was the end of a long, frustrating drought for TSU. They moved to 2-5 overall and 1-3 in the SWAC, and you know that first conference win feels different. This team needed a jolt, and Arana absolutely delivered.
Early Dominance Fades Before Southern’s Charge
The Tigers actually jumped out strong, building a solid 21-7 lead midway through the third quarter. Jacob Washington, Athean Renfro, and Cam’Ron McCoy were absolutely tearing it up on the ground, each finding the end zone for a touchdown. Renfro was a beast, racking up a team-high 135 yards on 23 carries, while McCoy added a strong 71 yards on 16 rushes. The offense looked great, controlling the game, and you thought maybe this was finally their night. But then, Southern, who now sits at 3-5 overall and 1-3 in conference play, clawed their way back. Trey Holly punched in a 2-yard touchdown run with only 4:24 left in the fourth quarter, tying the game at 21-21. You could feel the air go out of the stadium for a second. Another blown lead? Not tonight.
Nine Plays to Destiny
With the game on the line and Southern having just snatched away their lead, Texas Southern didn’t fold. They took the ball and marched it down the field in nine crucial plays, moving all the way to the Southern 29-yard line. That drive set up Arana for his moment, his 46-yard attempt to win the game. And he drilled it! What a way to seal a much-needed victory and shake off that losing skid. Next up for TSU, they’ll be back home at Thorne Stadium next Saturday, hosting Grambling. You know they’ll be riding high after this one.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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