CULLOWHEE, N.C. —

Taron Dickens passed for 220 yards and four touchdowns and Western Carolina used a 24-point second quarter to take command on the way to a 52-7 Southern Conference victory over Furman Saturday afternoon at E.J. Whitmire Stadium.

Dickens’ touchdown strikes covered 50, 9, 41, and 6 yards to power the Catamounts (4-3, 3-0 SoCon) to their fourth consecutive victory and second straight triumph over the Paladins (4-2, 2-1 SoCon).

After a scoreless first quarter, Western Carolina opened its 24-point second quarter with a Marcus Trout 44-yard field goal.

Dickens followed with 50-yard scoring strike to MJ Rossin and nine-yard toss to Josh Perry to extend the lead to 17-0.

Ken Moore finished off the second period run when he intercepted Furman quarterback Trey Hedden’s pass at

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