Commodores fall to Memphis Central 21-14
Published 9:49 pm Friday, September 27, 2024
LafayetteÕs running back Kam Pritchard (4) reacts after a defensive stop during the first half against Memphis Central at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, MS on Friday, September 27, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
LafayetteÕs quarterback Nick Thompson (2) runs the ball during the first half against Memphis Central at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, MS on Friday, September 27, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
LafayetteÕs quarterback Nick Thompson (2) runs the ball during the first half against Memphis Central at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, MS on Friday, September 27, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
LafayetteÕs quarterback Nick Thompson (2) and LafayetteÕs running back Luke Anderson (11) fumble the handoff during the first half against Memphis Central at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, MS on Friday, September 27, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
LafayetteÕs Justice Vaughn (22) tackles the Memphis Central running back during the first half at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, MS on Friday, September 27, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
LafayetteÕs linebacker Alex Leslie (5) reacts with LafayetteÕs Justice Vaughn (22) after a tackle during the first half against Memphis Central at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, MS on Friday, September 27, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
LafayetteÕs linebacker Alex Leslie (5) reacts with LafayetteÕs Justice Vaughn (22) after a tackle during the first half against Memphis Central at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, MS on Friday, September 27, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
LafayetteÕs quarterback Nick Thompson (2) runs the ball during the first half against Memphis Central at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, MS on Friday, September 27, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
LafayetteÕs running back Luke Anderson (11) runs the ball during the first half against Memphis Central at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, MS on Friday, September 27, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
LafayetteÕs running back Luke Anderson (11) runs the ball during the first half against Memphis Central at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, MS on Friday, September 27, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
LafayetteÕs defensive linemen Tyler Wiley (90) tackles the Memphis Central running back during the first half at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, MS on Friday, September 27, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
LafayetteÕs defensive linemen Tyler Wiley (90) tackles the Memphis Central running back during the first half at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, MS on Friday, September 27, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
LafayetteÕs running back Luke Anderson (11) runs the ball during the first half against Memphis Central at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, MS on Friday, September 27, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
LafayetteÕs head coach Anthony Hart reacts toward an official during the first half against Memphis Central at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, MS on Friday, September 27, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
LafayetteÕs Darius Brown (3) runs the ball during the first half against Memphis Central at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, MS on Friday, September 27, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
LafayetteÕs Ethan Sanders (36) runs the ball during the first half against Memphis Central at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford, MS on Friday, September 27, 2024. (Petre Thomas)
By: Adam Brown
The Lafayette Commodores fought back but came up short Friday to Memphis Central 21-14 during Lafayette’s homecoming game.
Lafayette had a defensive stop and a quick touchdown by Luke Anderson from nine yards out to take a 6-0 advantage in the second quarter.
Memphis Central answered late in the second quarter with a touchdown to take a 7-6 lead over Lafayette.
Memphis Central got the ball back before halftime and scored again with a touchdown to take a 14-6 advantage into the locker room at halftime.
In the third quarter, neither Lafayette nor Memphis Central could score.
Lafayette tied the game on a short touchdown run by Darius Brown. The Commodores quarterback Nick Thompson carried the ball in from 2 yards out to complete the conversion, tying the game 14-14.
Memphis Central answered on their next possession with a touchdown to go up 21-14.
Lafayette is off next week and will return to action on Oct. 11 when they play at Clarksdale.
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