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Huskies seize Homecoming victory

Fourth quarter heroics saves Huskies

The Huskies advance to 4-0 in Mid-American Conference play with a comeback 24-21 Homecoming victory against the Ohio Bobcats heading into their bye week.

The Huskies were penalized 12 times for 109 yards, including six for 80 yards in the third quarter. Those penalties allowed Ohio to take a 21-9 entering the fourth quarter.

Head Coach Rod Carey said his team’s frustration with officiating manifested itself into an energetic comeback.

“We had to overcome a lot,” Carey said. “When we stopped whining about the calls and just got mad about it a little bit, we played pretty good.