GREENVILLE, S.C. — Collin Hurst and Nathan Levicki hooked up on a touchdown in overtime — Hurst's fifth TD of the game — and they followed it up with the winning two-point conversion as Presbyterian defeated Furman 39-38 on Saturday.
The Blue Hose overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit and a near two-hour weather delay to defeat their in-state rivals.
Furman scored first in overtime on Jayquan Smith's 2-yard run. The Paladins kicked for the point after and led 38-31.
Presbyterian then scored in two plays — Hurst's 22-yard pass to Dominic Kibby followed by Hurst to Levicki for 3 yards and the touchdown. Hurst then connected with Levicki on the two-point conversion, a play that was confirmed by an official review. It was the first time Presbyterian had the lead.
Trailing 31-21 in the fourth quarter, Presbyterian drove to the Furman 8-yard line before the game was delayed with about nine minutes remaining. When play resumed, the Blue Hose settled for a field goal to get within 31-24.
Three plays later, Carter Szydlowski recovered a fumble by Furman's CJ Nettles at the 12-yard line. Hurst then hit BJ Atkins for 12 yards and the tying touchdown.
{{/usCountry}}Three plays later, Carter Szydlowski recovered a fumble by Furman's CJ Nettles at the 12-yard line. Hurst then hit BJ Atkins for 12 yards and the tying touchdown.
{{/usCountry}}Hurst threw for 275 yards and his five touchdowns helped overcome three interceptions.
Trey Hedden has 263 yards passing with one touchdown for Furman .
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