JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) Justice Hansen threw for 246 yards and three touchdowns as Arkansas State rolled past Louisiana-Monroe 31-17 on Saturday, snapping the Warhawks’ four-game win streak.
Kirk Merritt caught six passes for 89 yards and two scores, Justin McInnis also caught a touchdown pass as Hansen spread the ball between seven receivers. Blake Grupe added a field goal of 26 yards, and Justin Clifton returned an interception 43 yards for the Red Wolves (7-4, 4-3 Sun Belt Conference), who have won three straight.
Caleb Evans went 17-for-28 passing with a touchdown for UL Monroe, but was picked off three times and sacked three times. Clifton had two interceptions.
Arkansas State jumped to a 10-0 lead before Evans connected with Josh Pederson for a 34-yard touchdown late in the second quarter. Hansen responded with a 77-yard drive for Arkansas State capped by a 10-yard strike to Merritt 31 seconds before the half.
The Warhawks (6-5, 4-3) were held to 58 yards rushing.
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