Army Dominates UConn in Fenway Bowl, Wins Third Straight
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In a resounding victory, Army's Black Knights defeated UConn 41-16 in the Fenway Bowl, securing their third consecutive bowl win. The team's impressive performance was fueled by their strong run game, with a total of 368 yards on the ground. The Black Knights' offense broke open a 14-10 halftime lead, adding 13 points in the third quarter and finishing with a 476-267 advantage in total offense. Army's running back Godspower Nwawuihe shone in the game, rushing for a game-high 171 yards on 12 carries and scoring his first two career touchdowns. He was awarded the Offensive Most Valuable Player title. Army linebacker Kalib Fortner was named Defensive MVP. Junior quarterback Cale Hellums also made significant contributions, recording 45 yards on 15 carries and completing 7 of 8 passes for 108 yards and a touchdown. In a standout performance, Noah Short caught 7 of Hellums' completions for 108 yards and a touchdown, posting Army's best receiving performance of the season. UConn's Ksaan Farrar made his first career start at quarterback, going 11-of-17 passing for 84 yards and rushing for a fourth-quarter touchdown. Cam Edwards ran for the game's opening score, breaking off a 34-yard gain on 4th-and-2. Army coach Jeff Monken praised his team's performance, stating, "I'm really proud of our players, the way they played today, the way they prepared for this game." The Black Knights' victory was a testament to their determination and teamwork, as they fought to the end and secured a hard-won win.
