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Rucker’s Touchdown Grab Lifts A-State to Season-Opening Victory

Tulsa

9/7/2024 | 6:00 PM

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hauled in nine catches on Saturday night, but none bigger than a catch in the back of the end zone with three seconds left to lift the Arkansas State football team to a 34-31 season-opening win over Central Arkansas at Centennial Bank Stadium.

Rucker's nine receptions amounted to 179 yards receiving to lead A-State (1-0) past the Bears (0-1), who took a 31-27 lead with 55 seconds left in the contest.