Old Dominion Monarchs defeated Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 21-8 on Saturday in Conway, S.C., behind a defense that forced six takeaways—including a 42-yard scoop-and-score by linebacker Mario Thompson—to snap a three-game losing streak.
Thompson returned a fumble by Coastal Carolina quarterback Deuce Bailey late in the first quarter to give Old Dominion a 14-0 lead. Bailey lost two fumbles and threw three of the Chanticleers’ four interceptions. Quarterback Tre Guerra threw the fourth. The four interceptions tied a Coastal Carolina program record, previously reached four times. Three of those interceptions occurred in the fourth quarter.
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Old Dominion running back Quinn Henicle opened the scoring with a 2-yard touchdown run. Quarterback Jaxon Potter threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Leon Haughton Jr. one play after a fumble recovery. Coastal Carolina’s only points came on two field goals by kicker Nico Cavanillas Alti and a safety—the latter conceded after an ODU interception at its own 3-yard line led to a tackle in the end zone on the ensuing play.
The win improved Old Dominion to 3-7 overall and 2-5 in the Sun Belt Conference. Coastal Carolina fell to 3-7 overall and 2-3 in conference play. Old Dominion visits independent UConn on November 21. Coastal Carolina hosts Arkansas State next Saturday.
According to the game account, Old Dominion recorded six takeaways—four interceptions and two fumble recoveries—in the 21-8 victory over Coastal Carolina.
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