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East Carolina loses TD on Hail Mary after replay review
East Carolina Pirates quarterback Holton Ahlers (12) looks to throw against the Appalachian State Mountaineers. Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: East Carolina loses touchdown on Hail Mary after replay review

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports  |  By Larry Brown  |  Last updated 9/2/21

East Carolina thought it 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.

However, after a review the pass was ruled an interception for the Mountaineers.

Here is another angle that should give you a better look:

Taking the touchdown off the board was probably the right call, which kept East Carolina trailing 20-6.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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