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Dominic Lee-Knicely powers Coastal Carolina past Marshall 27-21

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Dominic Lee-Knicely powers Coastal Carolina past Marshall 27-21
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Dominic Lee-Knicely rushed for 169 yards and a touchdown as Coastal Carolina held off Marshall for a 27-21 victory in Huntington, West Virginia, on Saturday. The Chanticleers, now 2-4 overall and 1-1 in the Sun Belt Conference, forced six turnovers and led 13-0 at halftime. They built the lead to 27-0 early in the third quarter with Lee-Knicely's 70-yard touchdown run and a 2-yard score from Jaden Allen-Hendrix. Marshall, now 3-3 overall and 0-2 in the conference, scored three touchdowns in the second half, including a 50-yard run from Judah Price, but could not overcome the deficit. Coastal Carolina's next game will be at home against Appalachian State next Friday.

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  • •Coastal Carolina led 13-0 at halftime.
  • •Lee-Knicely averaged 6.8 yards per carry on 25 attempts.
  • •Marshall scored three touchdowns in the second half.
  • •Coastal Carolina hosts Appalachian State on October 13.
  • •Marshall has a bye before facing South Alabama on October 20.
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(AP) — Dominic Lee-Knicely rushed for 169 yards and a touchdown, and Coastal Carolina held on to beat Marshall 27-21 on Saturday.The Chanticleers (2-4, 1-1 Sun Belt Conference) forced six turnovers and led 13-0 at halftime before scoring twice early in the third quarter.

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