CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Christian Washington rushed for two touchdowns and Coastal Carolina rolled to a 20-point halftime lead on its way to a 40-21 win over William & Mary on Saturday night.
Both of Washington’s short touchdown runs came in the first half and Chanticleers went on to a 27-7 lead at the break.
Washington finished with 100 yards on 16 carries and Kade Hensley converted four of his five field-goal attempts including a career-tying 49-yarder for Coastal Carolina (2-0). Matthew McDoom returned a fumble 24 yards for a 30-point lead early in the second half.
Ethan Vasko threw for 160 yards for the Chanticleers (2-0).
Darius Wilson threw for 165 yards, including a 62-yard touchdown to DreSean Kendrick, for the Tribe (1-1), ranked 14th in the FCS coaches poll.
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