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Hicks-to-Proche for 67 yards and a TD as SMU rallies 27-23

Published Oct. 20, 2018 9:42 p.m. ET

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — James Proche hauled in a sideline pass from Ben Hicks and turned it into a 67-yard touchdown for the go-ahead score with 1:15 left in the game as SMU rallied past Tulane 27-23 on Saturday.

The late TD gave the Mustangs (3-4, 2-1 American) the lead for the first time all game, and they sealed the win when Richard Moore strip-sacked Jonathan Banks, with Jake Hall recovering with 39 seconds remaining. SMU ran out the final seconds.

SMU defenders recorded a season-high five sacks, 11 tackles for loss and three takeaways — an interception by Christian Davis and strip-sacks of Banks by Moore and Delontae Scott.

Hicks completed 21 of 40 passes for 291 yards and three touchdowns, each to a different receiver. He found Xavier Jones for a 55-yard score, Reggie Roberson Jr. from the 16 and Proche for the winner. Braeden West added a 29-yard run.

Banks passed for 153 yards and added a rushing touchdown for Tulane (2-5, 1-2). Darius Bradwell led with 72 yards and a score.

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