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Taylor's scoop-and-score keys Eastern Kentucky's 20-10 win over Houston Christian

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RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Derek Taylor returned a fumble 67 yards for a touchdown and Eastern Kentucky went on to a 20-10 win over Houston Christian on Saturday night.

Cameron Junior forced a fumble by tight end Mason Graham and Taylor scooped it up to score for a 10-3 lead in the first quarter. The fumble was one of four the Huskies (1-1), who outgained the Colonels (1-1) 248-177.

Myles Burkett's 1-yard run early in the fourth quarter extended the Colonels' lead to 10 where it remained.

Buzz Falabiano kicked a pair of field goals for Eastern Kentucky.