FULTON - - According to Itawamba Community College head football coach Jeff Terrill, his Indians will bring some momentum and confidence to Hinds Community College Thursday night after grabbing their first victory in a month on the field. ICC came from behind in the fourth quarter to outscore Holmes on the road in Goodman, 35-34.

"That victory was huge for our players, coaches and fans," said Terrill, whose squad last won a game in the season opener against then 14th ranked Jones County, improved to 2-4 overall, 1-3 inside the north division. "I know I got frustrated again during the game with our mistakes that we continue to make, but let me tell you, I'm so proud of them for hanging in there in the fourth quarter when we fell behind. A lot of teams in a four game losing skid would have stopped fighting. But we didn't and that's why we won."

Terrill's Troops were led by redshirt freshman quarterback, Bret Jefcoat, who beat the Bulldogs with his arm, his legs and his right foot. The transfer from Southern Miss completed 20 of 29 passes for 312 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. Jefcoat, who had several punts land inside the host's 20 yard line, also ran for a score to cut the Holmes lead to 34-32 with 4:30 left in the game. To cap off his career night, he kicked a 28 yard field goal with 15 seconds remaining to provide the winning margin.

"Bret had himself a night to remember," said Terrill, who was quick to point out the last time an Indian threw for more than 300 yards was two years ago when former All-American Tyson Lee, who is now the starting quarterback at Mississippi State, was running the show for the Red and Blue. "Bret got some better protection tonight from our offensive line that has been hit so hard by injuries all season long and I thought that was a key, and of course, our playmakers at the receiver position made plays, too."

Demarcus Watts was one of those receivers as the Georgia Southern transfer caught six of Jefcoat's passes for 145 yards and two touchdowns. Sophomore Marti Shelby had his best game in a Indian uniform with five receptions against Holmes and two touchdowns.

The Indians will continue their road swing by returning back to central Mississippi on Thursday to face Hinds in Raymond. You can listen to the broadcast beginning at 6:40 with the pre-game show on FM95 (95.7) and also on the College Web site, www.iccms.edu. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m.

Release provided by ICC Athletics.