East Carolina thought they had a touchdown right before halftime, but it didn’t last long.
Holton Ahlers heaved a Hail Mary attempt right before halftime with his East Carolina Pirates down 20-6 to Appalachian State on Thursday night. The ball was caught and at first was called a touchdown.
East Carolina almost with the Hail Mary touchdown before halftime pic.twitter.com/Nq20lS6q69
— Justin Groc (@jgroc) September 3, 2021
However, after a review the pass was ruled an interception for the Mountaineers.
Here is another angle that should give you a better look:
— Justin Groc (@jgroc) September 3, 2021
Taking the touchdown off the board was probably the right call, which kept East Carolina trailing 20-6.
