The Robert Morris Colonials aren’t precisely recognized for the soccer group’s play within the Soccer Championship Subdivision. However the Colonials went viral on Saturday night time because the group took on Utah State.
No, it wasn’t for an enormous upset that will have actually put the Northeast Convention group on the camp. It was for a play that Colonials defensive again Rob Carter Jr. made late within the second half towards the Aggies.
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Robert Morris cornerback Tyris Harvey (4), and defensive again Britton Pascoe (10) rejoice with defensive again Rob Carter Jr., second from proper, after Carter intercepted a Utah State move within the first half of an NCAA faculty soccer sport on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal through AP)
Carter was defending Utah State huge receiver Grant Web page with 11 seconds to go within the half. Utah State quarterback Bryson Barnes threw a good move down the sphere. Carter leaped as much as make an try on the interception.
Carter got here up with a one-handed catch whereas twisting his physique round and touchdown on the bottom. He accomplished the interception and had a clutch takeaway for the group as they held onto the 14-10 lead at halftime.
Robert Morris defensive again Rob Carter Jr. intercepts a Utah State move within the first half of an NCAA faculty soccer sport Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal through AP)
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He performed in 10 video games final season, recording 22 complete tackles.
Nevertheless, Robert Morris’ lead was short-lived because the Aggies turned on the jets and received the sport 36-14.
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A Robert Morris Colonials helmet sits on the sidelines throughout a soccer sport between the Appalachian State Mountaineers and the Robert Morris Colonials on October 29, 2022, at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, NC. (David Jensen/Icon Sportswire through Getty Photographs)
Barnes had two passing touchdowns and one speeding landing within the win. Kyrese White led the group with three catches for 131 yards. Barnes changed starter Spencer Petras, who left the sport earlier within the second quarter.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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