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Former NorRock standout Rashaad Penny returning the opening kick-off for San Diego State in Tuesday’s Poinsettia Bowl.—Photo by Duane Barker

(San Diego)—San Diego State kicker Donald Hageman’s 34-yard field goal attempt with 24 seconds left in the fourth quarter went wide right to give Navy a 17-16 victory in the tenth annual Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on Tuesday night.

In a game that featured very little offense it was the turnovers by both teams that made the difference in this imperfect edition of division one college football.

Former Diamond Ranch running back Chase Price plays a significant role in the Aztecs backfield.—Photo by Duane Barker

***Navy lost four fumbles in the game.

***San Diego State: turned the ball over three times. Quarterback Quinn Kaehler was picked off twice, and running back Donnel Pumphrey fumbled in the fourth quarter.

***The Aztecs Pumphrey set a school record by rushing for over 100 yards for the tenth time this season.

***Midshipmen strong side linebacker Jordan Drake was named the game’s defensive MVP.

***NAVY quarterback Keenan Reynolds was named the offensive MVP.

***San Diego State’s Pumphrey finished with 117 yards rushing on 21 carries and one touchdown.

***Aztecs running back Chase Price (second on depth chart), Diamond Ranch alum, rushed for 72 yards on 11 carries. He also caught two passes for nine yards.

***Total offense: SDSU—327, NAVY—271

***The Aztecs last five possessions ended with a punt, interception, turnover on downs, fumble, and missed field goal.

Scoring Summary:

1st Qtr: 7:35 NAVY: Keenan Reynolds 1-yard run (Austin Grebe kick)

1st Qtr: 5:35 SDSU: Donnel Pumphrey 5-yard run (Donald Hageman kick)

1st Qtr: 2:51 SDSU: Hageman 43-yard field goal.

2nd Qtr: 6:34 SDSU: Hageman 37-yard field goal.

3rd Qtr: 8:28 NAVY: Reynolds 6-yard run (Grebe kick)

3rd Qtr: 4:16 SDSU: Hageman 30-yard field goal

4th Qtr: 1:34 NAVY: Grebe 24-yard field goal