GREENVILLE, N.C. (ABC4 Sports) - It took 11 and a half quarters, but the BYU defense finally surrendered a touchdown this season. But it hardly mattered at that point.
Bear Bachmeier threw for 246 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for a score as the Cougars used a complete team effort to knock off East Carolina in their first road game of the season, 34-13, to improve to 3-0 on the season.
Evan Johnson had a goal-line interception followed by a short pick-6 on East Carolina's next throw to lead the defensive effort. BYU had not allowed a touchdown this season until the Pirates punched in a score with just over eight minutes left in the game.
LJ Martin eclipsed the 100-yard mark for the third time in three games, rushing for 101 yards on 14 carries, including his first touchdown of