MONROE, La. -- Ben Luckett ran for two touchdowns, Derrick Gore added two more and Louisiana Monroe slipped past Coastal Carolina for a 51-43 win Saturday night.
Luckett finished with 127 yards on seven carries and punched in his first touchdown from the 1 in the second quarter before breaking away for a 56-yard TD run early in the second half. Gore had touchdown runs from the 10 and the 1 in the first-ever matchup between the programs.
Louisiana Monroe (2-2, 2-0 Sun Belt Conference) trailed Coastal Carolina in total offense, 334 to 441, but got key plays from its defense and special teams to seal the win.