The Hilltoppers (1-2), (1-0, C-USA) defeated the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders (0-4), (0-2, C-USA) by a score of 20-17.
Graduate quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome led the way for the Hilltoppers tossing two touchdowns while throwing 188-yards and rushing for 55-yards.
Out of the gate, the offense was hard to come by with the respective programs obtaining three and outs on their first two possessions.
Senior defensive end DeAngelo Malone came up big in MTSU’s third drive of the game blocking a field goal attempt by redshirt senior kicker Crews Holt.
The Hilltoppers and Blue Raiders came out of the first frame of play without any score.