BYU Finds End Zone On First Possession Against WSU With Katoa TD
Oct 23, 2021, 2:31 PM
BYU running back Lopini Katoa (Courtesy of BYU Photo)
(Courtesy of BYU Photo)
PULLMAN, Washington – BYU ended its first offensive possession against the Washington State Cougars with a touchdown run by Lopini Katoa.
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Washington State hosted BYU at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington on Saturday, October 23.
With 6:04 remaining in the opening quarter, BYU running back Tyler Allgeier went to the sideline for a quick break.
Katoa took advantage of the opportunity to get on the field and ran the ball three yards into the end zone for six points.
The touchdown run tied the game at 7-7.
BYU scores off of a 3 yard run by Lopini Katoa. Score tied 7-7 with 6:04 left in the first quarter.#GoCougs #Wazzu pic.twitter.com/UJfhFkmW0S
— COUGFANcom (@CougfanCOM) October 23, 2021
It was Katoa’s first rush of the contest, his first touchdown of the season, and the 23rd score of his college career. Katoa entered the game with 40 carries for 165 yards this season.
On the drive, Allgeier ran the ball five times for 39 yards, including a sprint of 30 yards.
Cougar quarterback Jaren Hall was 1/1 passing for 21 yards.
TOUCHDOWN #BYU!
Lopini Katoa with a 3-yard TD run to tie it up.
📸: @BYUPhoto #BYUvsWSU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/e9znlO1KVQ
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 23, 2021
BYU’s game against Washington State is broadcast on Fs1 and KSL NewsRadio 102.7 FM and 1160 AM.
