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Navy Takes Control In West Division With Win Against Memphis

?ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Will Worth rushed for a career-high 201 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 24 Navy ran over Memphis 42-28 on Saturday for its 14th consecutive home victory.

In addition to operating the triple option in near-flawless fashion, Worth completed three of four passes for 85 yards and two scores.

The Midshipmen (5-1, 4-0 American Athletic Conference) gained a season-high 447 yards on the ground, averaging 6 yards per carry.

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The victory put Navy in sole possession of first place in the AAC West and served as a suitable encore for its 46-40 upset of defending league champion Houston two weeks ago.