Texas Southern 32, Alabama A&amp,M 9

Published Sep. 18, 2010 6:47 p.m. ET

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Joseph Anderson finished with 201 receiving yards and a touchdown and Derricus Purdy scored on an interception return as Texas Southern defeated Alabama A&M 32-9 Saturday.

Arvell Nelson added 288 passing yards and two touchdowns for the Tigers (1-2, 1-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference).

Chance Wilson kicked three field goals for the Bulldogs (1-2, 0-1), who were outgained 400-197.

Anderson caught seven passes, including a 61-yard TD late in the fourth quarter.

Purdy's 27-yard return with 11:43 to play gave Texas Southern a 19-9 lead and its first double-digit advantage. The Tigers pulled away when James Davis scored on a 10-yard pass five minutes later.

Marcus Wright rushed for a TD in the first half, and Zack Gallow had a safety.