In a game more defined by the weather than the play, Appalachian State held on to beat Miami-Ohio 13-9 for a victory in the Avocados from Mexico Cure Bowl.
The game, played in Orlando, was played through consistent rainfall, turning the field into something faintly resembling a slip-and-slide. The Mountaineers and RedHawks combined for 615 yards of offense, including just 255 combined pass yards, and six turnovers. There wasn’t a touchdown scored in the first half, and the offensive scoring output was limited to two touchdowns and three field goals.
A win is a win, however, and the Mountaineers found a way through the gloomy day. Running back Anderson Castle had 119 yards on 20 carries, and quarterback Joey Aguilar punched his way into the end zone for Appalachian State’s lone touchdown of the day. Aguilar managed to somehow find some success through the damp air, completing 18 of 32 passes for 211 yards on the day.
The RedHawks scored a rushing touchdown of their own in the third quarter, but they could never close the deficit beyond that.
Here are the best photos from the rain-soaked game.