UL-Monroe football wins first game of the season with comeback at Troy
For the first time since in nearly 13 months, Louisiana-Monroe has won a football game.
The Warhawks trailed Troy by 11 at one point during their Sun Belt Conference road game against Troy before quarterback Aidan Armenta found Darrion Gilliam for a 16-yard touchdown with 15 seconds left in the game to give ULM its first lead.
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A fumble recovery in the end zone by Billy Pullen as Troy pitched it around sealed the Warhawks' victory, 21-14 over the Trojans on Saturday, Oct. 24. ULM hadn't won a game since Sept. 27, 2025.
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ULM coach Bryant Vincent was fired up postgame, saying the Warhawks will use the Troy victory as a stepping stone to where they want to go moving forward.
STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI - SEPTEMBER 05: Aidan Armenta #10 of the ULM Warhawks looks to pass during the first half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
The Warhawks offense came alive during the second half as Armenta went 13-for-22 passing with 147 yards and two touchdowns. Bryce Anderson also had a touchdown reception; Noah Flemmings registered a game-high 15 tackles. Taijh Overton added 10 tackles and two pass breakups.
ULM (1-6, 1-2 Sun Belt) returns to home on Oct. 31 to face Southern Miss.
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