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Towson Cruises Past Albany 44-17

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Terrance West rushed for 183 yards and two touchdowns as Towson defeated Albany 44-17 Saturday in a Colonial Athletic Association matchup.

Towson (7-1, 3-1), coming off its first loss last week to Villanova, bounced back by dominating Albany (1-7, 0-4), rolling up 573 yards of total offense.

The Great Danes took an early lead on Jake Meek's 10-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter. Towson then ran off 24 unanswered points, including Donnell Lewis' 38-yard interception return for a score and West's 59-yard touchdown burst.

West punched in his second touchdown of the day early in the third quarter, a 7-yard run that capped a 10-play, 84-yard drive, for his 19th touchdown of the season.

Peter Athens finished 22 of 32 for 294 yards and a 38-yard TD pass to Spencer Wilkins.

Darius Victor and Trea Jones also added rushing touchdowns for the Tigers in the second half.

(Copyright 2013 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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