Ty’Ray Davis
FLORENCE, Ala. — Ty’Ray Davis delivered his best passing performance of the season Saturday, throwing for 308 yards and two touchdowns as West Florida’s comeback fell short in a 28–21 loss at North Alabama.
Davis completed 22 of 35 attempts with one interception and added 33 rushing yards. He accounted for 341 of UWF’s 413 yards of total offense, helping the Argonauts overcome a two-touchdown deficit to threaten a tie in the closing minutes.
With UWF limited to 105 rushing yards on 33 attempts, Davis and a productive group of receivers provided the offense’s strongest response.
Luc Carroll finished with six catches for 85 yards and a touchdown. Gage Armbruster added five receptions for 69 yards, Jake Robinette caught four passes for 57 yards, and Kei’Shawn Smith contributed three receptions for 45 yards and a score.
Four players finishing with at least 45 receiving yards gave the Argonauts several options through the air. That distribution was one of the most encouraging elements of Davis’ performance, particularly as UWF worked to recover from a 21–7 halftime deficit.
Davis gave the Argonauts an early lead with a 16-yard touchdown pass to Smith in the first quarter. North Alabama answered with three consecutive touchdowns before halftime, forcing UWF to spend the second half chasing the game.
Roderick Webb’s 60-yard interception return for a touchdown cut the deficit to seven early in the third quarter. The Lions responded with another touchdown, restoring their 14-point advantage.
Davis helped keep the game from slipping away.
His 28-yard touchdown pass to Carroll with 7:33 remaining brought UWF within 28–21. After the defense forced a punt, Davis took over at his own 20 with 2:42 left and guided the Argonauts into position for a potential tying score.
A 22-yard completion to Carroll, followed by a defensive facemask penalty, advanced the possession. Davis then found Robinette across the middle to move UWF to the North Alabama 1-yard line.
The Argonauts went backward from there. Facing fourth-and-goal from the 16, Davis completed his final pass to Carroll, who was stopped at the 2-yard line.
“Very thin margin at this level,” UWF head coach Kaleb Nobles said afterward.
For Davis, the afternoon showed what UWF’s passing attack can contribute when several receivers are involved. The Argonauts generated yards through the air, produced two passing touchdowns and mounted a late drive with the game on the line.
The next step is finishing those opportunities. Davis’ season-high performance gave UWF a chance Saturday, but the Argonauts left without the touchdown they needed most.
