Big plays once again doom Eastern

CHENEY — Eastern Washington had just battled back to earn a 28-28 tie with the second-ranked Montana State Bobcats, Nov. 2 at Roos Field on back-to-back touchdowns from Tuna Altahir as the third quarter wound down.

The momentum they gained lasted all of 19 seconds when 'Cats quarterback "Touchdown Tommy" Mellott dashed 76 yards on the first play from scrimmage following the kickoff to remain the lead.

Montana State added insurance with 3:15 to play on a 61-yard pass play from Mellott to Ty McCulloch and won 42-28, remaining a perfect 5-0 in Big Sky Conference play, 9-0 overall.

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