University of Memphis Athletics
University of Memphis
3-1 , 1-0
North Texas
2-3 , 1-0
Defensive Scores Lead Tigers Past North Texas, 44-34
Sep 24, 2022 | Football
The Tigers (3-1, 1-0 American Athletic Conference) scored twice defensively to take down the Mean Green (2-3, 1-0 Conference USA), as both linebacker Xavier "Zay" Cullens and defensive lineman Jaylon Allen returned interceptions for touchdowns. Cullens ended the game with eight tackles, an interception, a fumble recovery and a tackle for loss. Allen had two tackles and a sack to go with his pick.
Offensively, quarterback Seth Henigan completed 19-of-29 passes for 141 yards, two touchdowns and his first interception of the season. The sophomore also rushed 10 times for 54 yards.
Tight end Caden Prieskorn had his fourth touchdown in three games for the Tigers, while wide receiver Javon Ivory reeled in an 18-yard score from Henigan. Running back Brandon Thomas rushed 15 times for a game-high 84 yards and two touchdowns.
Memphis' defense limited the high-powered North Texas to just 102 yards rushing for the game, 116.5 fewer than the Mean Green averaged entering the contest. The Tigers' three forced turnovers extended the team's streak of having at least one takeaway to nine-straight games. The team has forced 21 turnovers of that stretch.
With the 44 points scored, Memphis has scored at least 37 points in three-consecutive games for the first time since the 2017 season.
The Tigers will be back in action on Saturday, Oct. 1 when the team will play host to AAC rival Temple at 11 a.m. at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The game will be televised nationally on ESPNU.
Single-game tickets for the 2022 Memphis Football season are now available at GoTigersGo.com. Tickets in the family zone for all home games start at $20 and in the endzone for $25. The Pick 3 Mini Plan is also available for the 2022 Tiger season. The Pick 3 Mini Plan gives fans the flexibility to pick from any three Memphis home games during the 2022 season at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, starting at just $45.
Additionally, season tickets for the 2022 University of Memphis football season are now on sale. Fans interested in purchasing season tickets can go to GoTigersGo.com or call the ticket office at 901-678-2331. To request ticket information for the 2022 season, click here. The Memphis Ticket Office can also be reached during business hours at (901) 678-2331.
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Team Stats
UNT 3, MEM 0
UNT - Mooney,Ethan 25 yd field goal 6 plays, 25 yards, TOP 01:49
UNT 3, MEM 6
MEM - Prieskorn,Caden 9 yd pass from Henigan,Seth () 10 plays, 80 yards, TOP 04:08
UNT 10, MEM 6
UNT - Shorter,Jyaire 20 yd pass from Aune,Austin (Mooney,Ethan kick) 5 plays, 75 yards, TOP 01:18
UNT 10, MEM 13
MEM - Ivory,Javon 18 yd pass from Henigan,Seth (Howard,Chris kick) 4 plays, 33 yards, TOP 01:13
UNT 10, MEM 20
MEM - Thomas,Brandon 2 yd run (Howard,Chris kick), 8 plays, 92 yards, TOP 02:33
UNT 13, MEM 20
UNT - Mooney,Ethan 36 yd field goal 9 plays, 58 yards, TOP 00:52
UNT 13, MEM 27
MEM - Allen,Jaylon 39 yd interception (Howard,Chris kick)
UNT 20, MEM 27
UNT - Ward,Damon 11 yd pass from Aune,Austin (Mooney,Ethan kick) 5 plays, 70 yards, TOP 01:58
UNT 20, MEM 34
MEM - Cullens,Xavier 37 yd interception (Howard,Chris kick)
UNT 20, MEM 41
MEM - Thomas,Brandon 2 yd run (Howard,Chris kick), 2 plays, 9 yards, TOP 00:40
UNT 27, MEM 41
UNT - Maclin,Ja'Mori 41 yd pass from Aune,Austin (Mooney,Ethan kick) 3 plays, 52 yards, TOP 00:35
UNT 27, MEM 44
MEM - Howard,Chris 36 yd field goal 13 plays, 65 yards, TOP 06:27
UNT 34, MEM 44
UNT - Horton,Kaylon 5 yd run (Mooney,Ethan kick), 5 plays, 70 yards, TOP 01:37
