Tecza, Horvath help Navy beat Memphis 28-17, clinch a share of AAC regular-season title

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Navy secured a 28-17 victory over Memphis on Thursday night in Memphis, Tennessee, led by Alex Tecza's 103 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Blake Horvath contributed with two touchdowns, including a crucial 2-yard run in the fourth quarter. This win gives Navy (9-2, 7-1) at least a share of the American Athletic Conference regular-season title, maintaining a half-game lead over North Texas and No. 24 Tulane. North Texas and Tulane will conclude their regular seasons this weekend, with North Texas facing Temple and Tulane playing Charlotte. Memphis quarterback Brendon Lewis completed 19 of 36 passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns in the loss, which dropped the Tigers to 6-4 overall and 4-4 in conference play.
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