CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. —

Battle Alberson passed for 277 yards and four touchdowns to lead Chattanooga to a 45-28 victory over Furman in Southern Conference football action Saturday afternoon at Finley Stadium.

Making his first career start, Alberson, a freshman, completed 15 of 22 passes and touchdown strikes covering 25, 66, 47, and 25 yards for the Mocs (5-5, 4-2 SoCon).

With the scored tied 21-21 at halftime, the Mocs grabbed the lead for good when defensive tackle Ky Tayo dropped off in coverage and intercepted a pass by Paladin quarterback Trey Hedden and returned it 51 yards for a touchdown to put Chattanooga ahead, 28-21.

After forcing a Furman punt, the Mocs stretched their advantage to 31-21 on a Jude Kelly 31-yard field goal.

The Paladins cut it to 31-28 when Hedden found freshm

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