SMU
5-5 , 3-3
East Carolina
3-7 , 1-5
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | 10 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 55 |
| East Carolina | 7 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 31 |
Nov 12 | Football
Sutton Hauls In 166 Receiving Yards, Freeman and West Both Rush For Over 100 Yards In Win
Box Score | Postgame Notes | Photo Gallery
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- Horace Richardson returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns and SMU beat East Carolina 55-31 on Saturday.
Richardson's 70-yard return put the Mustangs in front 31-17 in the second quarter and his 80-yarder in the third made it 45-24.
The picks were the fifth and sixth for Richardson, and with Darrion Millines making his fifth, the Mustangs have 17 this season. SMU came in tied for third nationally in that category and has interceptions in eight of its 10 games.
The Mustangs (5-5, 3-3 American) have their most wins since 2013 after rolling up 477 yards offense. Ben Hicks threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns, Courtland Sutton had 12 catches for 166 yards, both career highs, plus two touchdowns, Ke'Mon Freeman rushed for 111 yards and a score and Braeden West added 105 on the ground.
Zay Jones made 12 catches for 173 yards a score for the Pirates (3-7, 1-5), who had 466 yards offense but also five turnovers.
The Mustangs are back in action next Saturday, Nov. 19 when they welcome USF to Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Kickoff is 6 p.m. CT. Tickets can be purchased online at smumustangs.com/tickets or by calling 214-768-4263.
Five takeaways: SMU plays flawless game in bounce-back win over East Carolina https://t.co/X3cXKtiJ92 #PonyUpTempo pic.twitter.com/SZpb2fFMEW
— SportsDayDFW (@SportsDayDFW) November 12, 2016
You just can't stop this guy! @CoachChadMorris bustin a move after a BIG win! Get a recap of the action on Snapchat at SMU_FB! #PonyUpTempo pic.twitter.com/64yYAnVTpu
— #PonyUpTempo (@SMU_Football) November 12, 2016
Courtland Sutton hauled in 12 receptions for 166 yards and two TDs to power @SMU_Football to the win pic.twitter.com/I5pRvq1Rye
— American Football (@American_FB) November 12, 2016
Pick-six....X2! Richardson takes his second INT of the game to the house. @SMU_Football leads 45-24https://t.co/Yj9z7PfkZJ
— American Football (@American_FB) November 12, 2016
Sutton reels in the TD in the back of the end zone. @SMU_Football up 10-7.
— American Football (@American_FB) November 12, 2016
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SMU will wear the American Flag Mustang logos today in honor of Veteran's Day... #PonyUpTempo pic.twitter.com/l4FR5USIqG
— #PonyUpTempo (@SMU_Football) November 12, 2016
SMU will be sporting the ???? pony helmets today https://t.co/hjx3M21xBo
— American Football (@American_FB) November 12, 2016
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
SMU 0, ECU 7
ECU - NELSON, Philip 7 yd run (PLOWMAN, Davis kick), 4 plays, 50 yards, TOP 0:44
SMU 3, ECU 7
SMU - WILLIAMS, Josh 20 yd field goal 11 plays, 86 yards, TOP 4:49
SMU 10, ECU 7
SMU - SUTTON, C. 8 yd pass from HICKS, Ben (WILLIAMS, Josh kick) 7 plays, 39 yards, TOP 2:23
SMU 10, ECU 14
ECU - SUMMERS, James 14 yd run (PLOWMAN, Davis kick), 12 plays, 63 yards, TOP 4:51
SMU 17, ECU 14
SMU - FREEMAN, Ke'Mon 39 yd run (WILLIAMS, Josh kick), 6 plays, 60 yards, TOP 2:13
SMU 17, ECU 17
ECU - PLOWMAN, Davis 27 yd field goal 9 plays, 51 yards, TOP 2:54
SMU 24, ECU 17
SMU - PROCHE, James 10 yd pass from HICKS, Ben (WILLIAMS, Josh kick) 12 plays, 86 yards, TOP 3:42
SMU 31, ECU 17
SMU - RICHARDSON, H. 70 yd interception (WILLIAMS, Josh kick)
SMU 38, ECU 17
SMU - SUTTON, C. 22 yd pass from HICKS, Ben (WILLIAMS, Josh kick) 4 plays, 40 yards, TOP 1:12
SMU 38, ECU 24
ECU - JONES, Zay 8 yd pass from MINSHEW, Grdnr (PLOWMAN, Davis kick) 11 plays, 73 yards, TOP 1:09
SMU 45, ECU 24
SMU - RICHARDSON, H. 80 yd interception (WILLIAMS, Josh kick)
SMU 48, ECU 24
SMU - WILLIAMS, Josh 32 yd field goal 13 plays, 74 yards, TOP 4:52
SMU 55, ECU 24
SMU - JOHNSON, Kevin 10 yd run (WILLIAMS, Josh kick), 9 plays, 68 yards, TOP 4:30
SMU 55, ECU 31
ECU - ANDERSON, Devin 2 yd run (PLOWMAN, Davis kick), 8 plays, 67 yards, TOP 2:30
