In a thrilling contest, Rice narrowly defeated Navy with a final score of 31-28. The game featured a series of dramatic plays and momentum shifts that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The first quarter saw Navy taking an early lead with Nathan Kent catching a 22-yard pass from Blake Horvath, followed by Nathan Kirkwood's successful kick at 5:14. Navy extended their lead in the second quarter with Brandon Chatman scoring on a 3-yard run, and Kirkwood's kick making it 14-0 at 3:34. Rice responded with a 10-yard run by Dean Connors, and Tim Horn's kick at 1:57. Just moments later, Myron Morrison recovered a fumble and returned it 12 yards for a touchdown, with Horn's kick tying the game at 1:49. Navy quickly regained the lead with a 60-yard run by Chatman, and Kirkwood's kick at 0:36, ending the half at 21-14.
The third quarter saw Navy extending their lead with a 14-yard pass from Horvath to Shaq Clayton, and Kirkwood's kick at 4:01. Rice answered back with a spectacular 76-yard pass from E.J. Warner to Drayden Dickmann, and Horn's kick at 3:13. Warner then showcased his versatility with an 11-yard run for a touchdown, and Horn's kick tied the game again at 0:23.
In the fourth quarter, Rice took the lead for the first time with a 17-yard field goal by Tim Horn at 3:29. Despite Navy's efforts to mount a comeback, Rice's defense held firm, securing a hard-fought victory. This game highlighted the resilience and determination of both teams, with Rice ultimately emerging victorious in a closely contested battle.
1st Qtr
NAVY - Nathan Kent 22-yd pass from Blake Horvath (Nathan Kirkwood kick) - 5:14
2nd Qtr
NAVY - Brandon Chatman 3-yd run (Nathan Kirkwood kick) - 3:34
RICE - Dean Connors 10-yd run (Tim Horn kick) - 1:57
RICE - Myron Morrison 12-yd fumble recovery (Tim Horn kick) - 1:49
NAVY - Brandon Chatman 60-yd run (Nathan Kirkwood kick) - 0:36
3rd Qtr
NAVY - Shaq Clayton 14-yd pass from Blake Horvath (Nathan Kirkwood kick) - 4:01
RICE - Drayden Dickmann 76-yd pass from E.J. Warner (Tim Horn kick) - 3:13
RICE - E.J. Warner 11-yd run (Tim Horn kick) - 0"23
The Mids were driving late in a that the Rice Owls had fought back to take the lead in with a FG, and on an option keeper as Black Horvath found the lane for a first down and to keep the drive going for game-tying field goal or go-ahead TD, but the ball was jarred loose for one of his 5 fumbles (3 lost) and put the game to bed for the Midshipmen. In an overall, very competitive and well-rounded game, Navy was paced by Brandon Chatham with 198 yards rushing off 16 carries and 2 touchdowns. Great game coach, spirited bout.
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