North Alabama Lions at UT Martin Skyhawks
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UT Martin uses 3 interceptions to beat winless North Alabama 43-28
UT Martin (1-2) has won 23 of its last 25 games at home since 2019 – including a 15-1 record over the past three seasons. The Skyhawks played at home for the first time this season, following a double-overtime loss against Big South-OVC Football Association rival Southeast Missouri last Saturday.
North Alabama scored the opening 18 points and led 25-20 at halftime after UT Martin's Jaren Van Winkle made a 46-yard field goal as time expired.
Tevin Shipp highlighted the second half by making the UT Martin's third interception and returning it for a 34-yard touchdown for a two-possession lead and to cap the scoring with 5:38 left in the fourth.
Chris Hunter Jr. and JaMichael McGoy Jr. also had a pick for the UT Martin defense.
DC Tabscott was 6 of 13 for 149 yards passing with two touchdowns and two interceptions for North Alabama (0-4), a United Athletic Conference foe.
In a series which dates to 1949, UT Martin and North Alabama met in back-to-back seasons for the first time since both programs were in the Division II ranks.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Lions at Skyhawks 2021 College Football, week 3, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 13:28 | Takairee Kenebrew 78 Yd pass from DC Tabscott (Ben Harris Pass to Nathan Curry for Two-Point Conversion) |
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TD | 1st Period 10:17 | Takairee Kenebrew 8 Yd pass from DC Tabscott (Scott Payne Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 6:46 | Scott Payne 45 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 1st Period 1:51 | Jaren Van Winkle 38 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 0:07 | Trevonte Rucker 3 Yd pass from Kinkead Dent (Jaren Van Winkle Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:06 | Patrick Smith 5 Yd Run (Jaren Van Winkle Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:19 | Jayvian Allen 2 Yd Run (Scott Payne Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Jaren Van Winkle 46 Yd Field Goal |
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SF | 3rd Period 13:22 | J. Allen tackled by M. Pleas in End Zone. SAFETY |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:24 | Trevonte Rucker 10 Yd pass from Kaiya Sheron (Jaren Van Winkle Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 6:03 | Scott Payne 23 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 2:08 | Patrick Smith 1 Yd Run (Jaren Van Winkle Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 5:28 | Tevin Shipp 34 Yd Interception Return (Jaren Van Winkle Kick) |
Statistics
 UNA |
 UTM |
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|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1st Downs | 21 |
| 4-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-15 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 377 | Total Yards | 416 |
| 255 | Passing | 223 |
| 14/33 | Comp/Att | 18/35 |
| 7.7 | Yards per pass | 6.4 |
| 122 | Rushing | 193 |
| 37 | Rushing Attempts | 39 |
| 3.3 | Yards per rush | 4.9 |
| 9-76 | Penalties | 8-70 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 3 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 27:48 | Possession | 32:12 |
Game Information
Location: Martin, TN
Attendance: 3,417 · Capacity:
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