The Memphis Tigers were able to secure a 33-28 home win over the Charlotte 49ers in Week 9 American Conference action, thanks to scoring nine points in the final 31 seconds. The 49ers (3-5, 2-2 American) are now on a two-game losing streak while the Tigers (7-1, 3-1) continue to dominate as they are now on a four-game winning streak.
Charlotte had Cartevious Norton run in a pair of rushing touchdowns while Mario Anderson Jr. ran in one for Memphis. Let's take a deeper dive into the box scores and discuss how the game went.
Charlotte vs. Memphis box score
Charlotte vs. Memphis box score
Charlotte box score
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Memphis box score
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Charlotte vs. Memphis Game Summary
The Charlotte 49ers struggled offensively as they recorded 13 total first downs and were 5-for-12 on third down attempts. The 49ers had their two quarterbacks combined to go 9-of-22 with a pair of interceptions, which was a major difference in the game.
For the Memphis Tigers, they were able to get the offense flowing as they had 424 total yards (212 passing, 212 rushing). The big thing for the Tigers was the ability to control the time of possession as they had the ball for 36:40. Seth Henigan had a massive second half to lead to success and the Tigers now continue their path to getting into the American Conference Championship Game.
Below is the scoring summary throughout the game.
- 9:02 1Q: Cartevious Norton 17 Yard Rushing TD | 7-0 Charlotte
- 14:17 2Q: Seth Henigan 2 Yard Passing TD to Demeer Blankumsee | 7-7
- 7:49 3Q: Makari Bodiford 14 Yard Rushing TD | 14-7 Memphis
- 2:23 3Q: Mario Anderson Jr. 11 Yard Rushing TD | 21-7 Memphis
- 14:07 4Q: Deshawn Purdie 39 Yard Passing TD to O'Mega Blake | 21-14 Memphis
- 8:02 4Q: Cartevious Norton 5 Yard Rushing TD | 21-21
- 1:56 4Q: Tristian Vandenberg 21 Yard Field Goal | 24-21 Memphis
- 1:20 4Q: Hahsaun Wilson 18 Yard Rushing TD | 28-24 Charlotte
- 0:31 4Q: Seth Henigan 24 Yard Passing TD to Roc Taylor | 31-28 Memphis
- 0:19 4Q: Team Safety | 33-28 Memphis
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