Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Troy). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Canyon Comanches 58-23 at home. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won six matches by 20 points or more so far this season.
Troy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ethan Mundt, who rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, and also caught a touchdown. Mundt's longest rush was for an impressive 52 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Vander Ploog also helped out with an impressive 93 receiving yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Troy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 319 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Canyon only rushed for 27.
Several Comanches players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Dylan Prochnow, who picked up 96 receiving yards and a touchdown. Alexander Lundsberg was another key player, throwing for 237 yards and two touchdowns.
The victory (which was Troy's fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-1. As for Canyon, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Troy will host Irvine at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Irvine will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Troy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Canyon, they will be playing at home against Sonora at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Canyon is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 31.2 points per game this season.
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