Tulsa Falls to Navy 45-17

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TULSA, Okla. –– The Navy option attack was in high gear on Saturday night as the Midshipmen handed Tulsa a 45-17 loss in front of 17,951 fans at H.A. Chapman Stadium. Navy improved to 4-1 overall and 2-1 in the American Athletic Conference, while Tulsa fell to 2-4 and 0-2 in league play.

Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry rushed for 218 of the Midshipmen's 423 total yards, while the Hurricane totaled 323 yards of total offense. Tulsa's Zach Smith threw for 254 yards and one touchdown, while Shamari Brooks led the ground game with 55 yards on 12 carries.

Trailing 28-3 at intermission, the Hurricane showed a sense of urgency at the start of the second half. Tulsa took the opening…