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Jaquari Lewis scores four rushing touchdowns as Appalachian State beats Coastal Carolina 35-32

Lewis's 85-yard, four‑touchdown performance sparked a rally that secured the Mountaineers' victory.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:28:25 GMT

Jaquari Lewis recorded four rushing touchdowns as Appalachian State rallied to a 35-32 win over Coastal Carolina on Friday night in Conway, S.C., according to the Associated Press.

What happened

Lewis carried the ball 13 times for 85 yards, scoring on runs of 12, 1, 12 and 3 yards. He helped the Mountaineers (4-2, 1-1 Sun Belt) erase a 7-0 early deficit and take a 28-24 lead heading into the final quarter. Coastal Carolina (2-5, 1-2) had opened the game with a 7-0 lead on a 21‑yard pass from Deuce Bailey to Tristian Gardner and later built a 24-14 halftime advantage after a 58‑yard field goal by Nico Cavanillas Alti.

What the reports add

The AP detailed that backup quarterback Henry Hasselbeck completed 9 of 12 passes for 112 yards and threw a 31‑yard touchdown to Sam Pickett III, giving Appalachian State a 35-24 lead with 6:41 left. Hasselbeck also rushed 21 times for 125 yards. Coastal Carolina quarterback Malachi Singleton threw for 151 yards on 12‑of‑14 passing.

What was said

The report did not include direct quotations from players or coaches.

How it came about

Appalachian State had previously suffered a 10-3 loss to Old Dominion on Oct. 10, as noted in Felo News coverage of that upset. The victory over Coastal Carolina sets up a Thursday matchup with James Madison, while Coastal Carolina travels to Georgia State on Oct. 31.

Key facts

Jaquari Lewis scored four rushing touchdowns. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Appalachian State won 35-32 over Coastal Carolina. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Lewis rushed 13 times for 85 yards. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Henry Hasselbeck completed 9 of 12 passes for 112 yards. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Coastal Carolina led 24-14 at halftime. (winnipegfreepress.com)