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The Tigers of The University of West Alabama needed a second half explosion to take down the Bulldogs of Cumberland University 34-8 on Thursday night in Tiger Stadium.
The first half of the game was uncharacteristic as the Tigers expected to come away with a win but had some trouble against the Cumberland defense.
The first score of the game came on a leaping catch by sophomore Randy Satterfield in the back of the end zone. After this drive, the Tigers offense seemed sluggish as the team did not play with the same intensity as the previous week.
The Tiger defense held strong the entire game and kept the Tigers in the game the first half. The Bulldogs only managed to score eight points in the first half. One score coming off a safety in the end zone and the other a pass from Cumberland’s Justin Snyder to receiver Trevon Jones in the ending stages of the first quarter. …show more content…

The Tigers came out the second half and played with intensity and excitement from the crowd and other teammates.
A change at quarterback sparked the tigers run in the second half.
Dezmon Huntley played outstanding the second half. Not having a single incompletion go to his credit. He finished the game with two passing touchdowns along with one rushing the ball.
Tyreek Hill made another mind boggling play this week as he caught a shuffle pass and ran it for 68 yards and a score in the beginning of the fourth quarter. After returning a punt for a touch down last week. His breakneck speed is something the Tigers have to look forward to as the season continues.
The Tigers finished the game with a 34-8 score and came away with the win and improved their record to 2-0.
The University of West Alabama travels to Birmingham to take on the Golden Bears of Miles College at 4 P.M. on Saturday Sept.

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