Georgia State Beats Chattanooga in a Close Game
Atlanta, GA – GeorgiaState edged out Chattanooga 24-21 in a hard-fought contestSaturday night. Quarterback Christian Veilleux led the Panthers to victory, completing 26 of 38 passes for 238 yards and twotouchdowns. Running back Freddie Brock added 73 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries.
The game was a back-and-forth affair,with both teams trading blows throughout the contest. Chattanooga took a 14-10 lead into halftime, but Georgia State rallied in the second half. Brock’s 12-yard touchdown run with 7:01 remainingin the fourth quarter gave the Panthers a 24-20 lead.
Chattanooga responded with a quick touchdown of their own, but a crucial interception by Georgia State’s Jyron Gilmore with 58 seconds left sealedthe victory for the Panthers.
Key Moments:
- Late Game Interception: Gilmore’s interception with less than a minute remaining proved to be the game-winning play.
- Brock’s Touchdown Run: Brock’s touchdown run with 7:01 remaining put Georgia State aheadfor good.
- Phillips’ Long Touchdown: Chattanooga’s Sam Phillips hauled in an 84-yard touchdown pass from Chase Artopoeus in the fourth quarter, briefly tying the game at 21-21.
Looking Ahead:
Georgia State (1-1) will lookto build on this victory next week, while Chattanooga (0-2) will try to get their first win of the season.
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