Tulsa/Fresno State: Quarter breakdowns
BY MIKE AVERILL World Sports Writer
Sunday, September 23, 2012
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FIRST QUARTER
| Fresno State |
20 |
- |
20 |
| Tulsa |
7 |
- |
7 |
Key play: TU's Ja'Terian Douglas scored on a 32-yard touchdown run capping off a five-play, 75-yard drive to put the Golden Hurricane on the board.
Key stat: 1-for-2. Fresno State was 1-for-2 on fourth down conversions, scoring a touchdown on the successful attempt.
Number to know: 2. TU quarterback Cody Green threw two interceptions in the first quarter. One was returned for a touchdown and the other led to a scoring drive for the Bulldogs.
SECOND QUARTER
| Fresno State |
20 |
0 |
- |
20 |
| Tulsa |
7 |
10 |
- |
17 |
Key play: After fumbling the snap on third down, TU quarterback Cody Green answered by throwing a 31-yard touchdown strike to Keyarris Garrett on fourth-and-13. The play was upheld after a replay review.
Key stat: 10-12. The Fresno State defense held the Golden Hurricane to just 12 rushing yards on 10 attempts.
Number to know: 33. Fresno State kicker Quentin Brearshears missed a 33-yard field goal on the last play of the first half.
THIRD QUARTER
| Fresno State |
20 |
0 |
6 |
- |
26 |
| Tulsa |
7 |
10 |
10 |
- |
27 |
Key play: After catching Green's pitch, running back Trey Watts threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Thomas Roberson to take the lead.
Key stat: 6-16. Green completed just six of his 16 passes and threw one interception.
Number to know: 46. TU's Cole Way blasted a 46-yard punt that was downed on the 1-yard line. The defense then forced a Fresno State punt. The following drive resulted in a touchdown.
FOURTH QUARTER
| Fresno State |
20 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
- |
26 |
| Tulsa |
7 |
10 |
10 |
0 |
- |
27 |
Key play: TU's Green hit Jordan James on a diving 6-yard completion on third down with 3:07 remaining to extend the drive and keep the clock running.
Key stat: 13-45. TU running back Alex Singleton had 13 carries for 45 yards to help the Golden Hurricane run out the clock and seal the victory.
Number to know: 4. TU wide receiver Jordan James hauled in four catches for 84 yards to lead the team in receiving.
Associated Images:
TU's Thomas Roberson catches a pass as Fresno State's Cristin Wilson pursues. Roberson caught a third-quarter touchdown pass that gave TU the lead. TOM GILBERT/ Tulsa World
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