Wright hauls in first career TD on career day for Rice University
Lance Wright of North Pole had his best game and found the end zone for the Rice University football team.
The junior wide receiver accounted for a career-high 55 yards and hauled in a first career touchdown in a 42-35 loss to North Texas in double overtime in the Lone Star state.
Wright, of North Pole High fame, finished with three catches.
The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder caught a 17-yard pass for a first down in the first quarter that helped set up a field goal.
On Rice’s next possession he caught a 14-yard TD pass that gave the Owls a 10-0 lead.
In the third quarter, Wright grabbed a 24-yarder for a first down that set up another field goal to give Rice 20-14 advantage.
Wright, who missed the majority of last year with an injury, has bagged 11-117-1 totals in eight career games.