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Tarleton State 58, Azusa 0: Texans cruise to record-breaking DII playoff opener
Rematch with Lone Star Conference foe and defending national champion Texas A&M-Commerce looms in second round.
No. 6 Tarleton State delivered a statement to the rest of the remaining teams in NCAA DII today as the Texans dominated No. 24 Azusa Pacific 58-0 in the first round of the playoffs. Xavier Turner led the attack once again as he gained 206 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries. Ben Holmes completed 13-of-17 passes for 224 yards and three touchdowns and Zimari Manning added 113 receiving yards and two touchdowns on five receptions for the Texans.
Azusa Pacific struggled to gain any traction in any phase of the game as the Cougars were held to 217 total yards of offense. Tyrone Williams Jr. completed 17-of-37 passes for 216 yards with one interception. Darrell Adams Jr. caught six passes for 63 yards and Bryce Grandison was the Cougars leading rusher with 26 yards rushing in the game.
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