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Towson defeats EWU 35-31

Towson defeats Eastern Washington University, 35-31, on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, in Cheney, Wash.

Swoop the Eastern Eagles mascot, leads the team onto the field Roos Field Saturday in Cheney, Wash.

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Towson Tigers fullback Emmanuel Holder (49) catches the first touchdown of the game during the first half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles running back Quincy Forte (22) hauls in touchdown pass from Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Vernon Adams (3) during the first half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles running back Quincy Forte (22) celebrates with teammate Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is tackled by Towson linebacker Monte Gaddis (11) during the first half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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After failing to make it into the end zone, Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Vernon Adams (3) heads to the locker room at the half, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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On the opening kickoff Towson Tigers fullback Emmanuel Holder (49) falls on a loose ball during the first half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Towson Tigers running back Terrance West (28) breaks a tackle and runs for first down yardage during the first half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Towson Tigers running back Darius Victor (27) is upended after being tackled by Eastern Washington Eagles defensive back McKenzie Murphy (25) during the first half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles running back Quincy Forte (22) runs the ball during the first half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) makes the reception, but fumbles the ball away to Towson during the first half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) makes the reception, but fumbles the ball away to Towson during the first half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Towson Tigers running back Terrance West (28) makes a diving leap over Eastern Washington Eagles defensive back Todd Raynes (38) for a touchdown during the first half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Vernon Adams (3) goes down as Towson Tigers defensive end Ryan Delaire (56) move in for the tackle during the first half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Tigers quarterback Peter Athens (7) makes a pass during the first half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Towson Tigers wide receiver Andre Dessenberg (18) makes a reception over defenders, Eastern Washington defensive back T.J. Lee III (31) left and Eastern Washington defensive back McKenzie Murphy (25) during the first half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Towson Tigers wide receiver Brian Dowling (29) makes a touchdown reception as Eastern Washington Eagles defensive back Miles Weatheroy (26) come up short during the first half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Towson Tigers quarterback Peter Athens (7) fumbles and the Eagles recover during the first half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Vernon Adams (3) take a snap during the second half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles running back Mario Brown (5) scores on a 3-yard running play during the second half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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After scoring an Eagles touchdown, Eastern Washington wide Receiver Cory Mitchell is congratulated by offensive lineman Jase Butorac during the second half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Towson Tigers punter Drew Evangelista (43) has his punt blocked during the second half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles running back Mario Brown (5) is tackled out of bounds by Towson linebacker Alexander DiSanzo (12) and Towson cornerback Tye Smith (24) during the second half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is tackled out of bounds by Towson Tigers defensive end Syd Holt (82) during the second half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Vernon Adams (3) scrambles during the second half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Towson Tigers quarterback Connor Frazier (4) runs the ball during the second half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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EWU defenders tackle Towson Tigers quarterback Connor Frazier (4) during the second half of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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On a critical 4th and 2, Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is not able to make the reception from quarterback Vernon Adams (3) during the fourth quarter of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Towson Tigers quarterback Connor Frazier (4) scores the winning touchdown on a 1-yard rushing play late in the fourth quarter of a FCS playoffs semifinals college football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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After losing to Towson 31-35 Eastern Washington offensive linesman Cassidy Curtis (79), left, consoles offensive linesman Brandon Murphy (77), Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles running back Quincy Forte (22) lays on the red turf after his Eagle football team fell to Towson 35-31, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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A dejected Eastern Washington Eagles linebacker Ronnie Hamlin (39) sits on the bench after the Eagles lost to Towson 31-35, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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