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Midshipmen Down Houston 56-41 - Match Report
Houston was unable to contain Jamale Carothers on Saturday and the result was a 56-41 Week 14 loss against the Midshipmen.
Navy won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -9.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 56.5.
Jamale Carothers rushed for 188 yards, while Malcolm Perry added 146 yards in the win. Keoni-Kordell Makekau and Jamale Carothers added 60 and 47 receiving yards respectively.
Clayton Tune rushed for 61 yards for Houston, while Patrick Carr added 56 yards. Clayton Tune threw for 393 yards for the Cougars, while receivers Marquez Stevenson and Tre'von Bradley had 133 and 99 yards respectively.
Navy outgained Houston 554-527 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 21-20 by the Cougars.
The time of possession battle favored Houston as their offense was on the field for 30:34, longer than the 29:26 of their opponents.