WKU 26, Arkansas State 13 — FINAL

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Western Kentucky running back Antonio Andrews (center), is brought down by Arkansas State defensive back Chaz Scales (right) and Don Jones during the game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at Liberty Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. This is the second season in a row that Western Kentucky has begun Sun Belt Conference play agains the Arkansas State Red Wolves. In the last matchup, The Hilltoppers lost 22-26.

Herald Staff
September 30, 2012

JONESBORO, Ark. —WKU backup quarterback James Mauro threw two touchdown passes and led the Toppers to a 26-13 comeback win over Arkansas State on Saturday at Liberty Bank Stadium.

Mauro, a redshirt freshman, replaced Kawaun Jakes, who left the game in the second quarter with a knee injury.

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Running back Antonio Andrews also had a career rushing day, running 29 times for 215 yards and a touchdown.

The WKU defense shut out Arkansas State in the second half after allowing 212 yards in the first half.

Arkansas State dominated the first half against WKU, out-gaining the Toppers 212-114 and taking a 13-0 lead to the locker room.

More to come later at wkuherald.com.