Jax Leatherwood throws 2 TD passes, defense provides spark in Tennessee Tech's win over Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- , Jax Leatherwood threw two touchdown passes and Tennessee Tech turned a solid defensive effort into a 24-9 victory over Norfolk State on Saturday night in the Southern Conference opener for both teams. Leatherwood threw for 161 yards on 19-of-32 passing and the Golden Eagles turned two interceptions into touchdowns. Tennessee Tech (2-0), ranked No. 12 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 , did not score until about a minute remained in the first half. Marcus Harris II's 1-yard touchdown run finished off a 45-yard drive that was set up by Jameson Wharton 's interception. Tennessee Tech led 7-6 at halftime. Leatherwood's two touchdown passes came in the second half, the first a 16-yard connection with Maury Sullivan following an interception by Omari Philyaw . Early in the fourth quarter, Leatherwood hit Gabe Nunez for an 11-yard score.