Pascal grabs go-ahead TD; Old Dominion beats Charlotte 37-34

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) Zach Pascal had an 11-yard touchdown reception with 2:18 remaining to help Old Dominion beat Charlotte 37-34 on Saturday. Jonathan Duhart

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) Zach Pascal had an 11-yard touchdown reception with 2:18 remaining to help Old Dominion beat Charlotte 37-34 on Saturday.

Jonathan Duhart converted the ensuing 2-point conversion to cap a nine-play, 75-yard drive. Charlotte turned over on downs at the Old Dominion 44 with 21 seconds left.

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David Washington was 25 of 43 passing for 365 yards and four touchdowns for Old Dominion (3-3, 1-1 Conference USA). Pascal caught 11 passes for 231 yards and three touchdowns - all career highs - including a 53-yarder in the first quarter.

Pascal pulled Old Dominion within 31-29 on a 15-yard touchdown early in the fourth. But Old Dominion turned it over on downs at their own 33 on its next possession. Charlotte's short drive stalled at the 3 and the 49ers settled for a 20-yard field goal and a 34-29 lead.

Kalif Phillips rushed for a career-high 204 yards and had two touchdowns for Charlotte (2-4, 0-3).