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Defense leads the way as Memphis rallies to win at Navy

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Memphis overcame a deficit to win for the fifth time this season as the Tigers topped Navy 10-7 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Saturday night.

Memphis (6-2, 4-2 American Athletic Conference) trailed 7-0 in the first quarter before tying the game on a 14-yard touchdown from Brady White to Calvin Austin III with 3:52 remaining the opening quarter.

The game remained deadlocked until placekicker Riley Patterson connected on a 26-yard field goal with 10:53 left in the fourth quarter.

Defense provides clutch plays

Memphis' defense came up with several big plays in clutch situations.