Coastal Carolina tops Temple 28-20 with strong defense and Vasko’s performance

On Saturday, Coastal Carolina faced Temple in Philadelphia, securing a 28-20 victory. Ethan Vasko played a pivotal role, passing for 103 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 92 yards on 16 carries. The game began with Christian Washington scoring a 15-yard touchdown, followed by Xamarion Gordon's interception return for a touchdown, giving Coastal a quick 14-0 lead. Defensive efforts were crucial, with Deamontae Diggs contributing by deflecting a pass that led to Gordon's touchdown. Shane Bruce also made a significant impact by recovering a fumble from Temple's quarterback Evan Simon. Vasko later connected with Cameron Wright for a 15-yard touchdown pass, extending the lead to 21-10. Washington added another touchdown with a 5-yard run, capping a lengthy drive that showcased Coastal's offensive capabilities. He finished the game with 59 rushing yards and two touchdowns, marking his second consecutive game with multiple rushing scores. Temple's quarterback Evan Simon completed 17 of 25 passes for 185 yards, including two touchdowns and an interception. Despite the loss, Antwain Littleton rushed for 74 yards, and Dante Wright caught nine passes for 99 yards and a touchdown. Coastal Carolina's defense, highlighted by Diggs' crucial sack late in the game, played a significant role in maintaining their undefeated record at 3-0.