Bethune-Cookman Holds Off FIU 14-12
MIAMI – No. 22/23 Bethune-Cookman once again opened its football season with a defensive struggle, outlasting Florida International 14-12 before a crowd of 14,053 at Ocean Bank Field Saturday night.
In a game similar to last year’s 12-9 win at Tennessee State, the Wildcat defense contained the Panthers and did just enough offensively as B-CU downed their FBS opposition for the second straight season and fourth time.
FIU had a chance to win the game on the final play, but had an errant snap on a 55-yard Austin Taylor field goal attempt, and the Wildcats sacked holder Chris Ayers for a 16-yarder
The Wildcats held FIU to a pair of Austin Taylor 25-yard field goals in the second quarter until Richard Leonard’s 71-yard punt return to the Bethune-Cookman 7 set up Alex McGough’s fourth-down 5-yarder touchdown to T.J. Lowder with 5:16 remaining that cut B-CU’s lead to 14-12.
B-CU maintained the lead when Erik Williams, who had three sacks, hurried McGough into an overthrow on the two-point conversion attempt.
Still, the Panthers had the final possession and a chance to win after advancing to the B-CU 27 in the final minute.
For complete story, visit www.bcuathletics.com
SC State Shuts Out Benedict 63-0
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Redshirt sophomore Adrian Kollock, Jr. completed 15-of-18 for 160 yards leading the Bulldogs air attack to a, 63-0, routing of Benedict on Saturday in the Palmetto Capital City Classic at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
Kollock also had 39-yard touchdown scamper on the day, which earned him MVP honors. The victory was its seventh consecutive against Benedict dating back to 2002.
Junior running back Jalen Simmons returned this season in rare form after missing the 2013 campaign with shoulder injuries. Simmons had 78 yards on 12 carries to lead the Bulldogs rushing attack, which amassed 381 yards on the ground and had four players gain 50 yards or more.
Junior running back Dondre Lewis-Freeman added 60 yards on five carries and two touchdowns, while sophomore Justin Taylor had eight rushes for 53 yards and a touchdown.
For complete story, visit www.scsuathletics.com
Maine Holds off NSU 10-6 in Defensive Battle
ORONO, Maine – Host Maine kept Norfolk State off the scoreboard on three fourth-quarter Spartan drives which began in Maine territory as the No. 25 Black Bears held off NSU 10-6 in a defensive struggle on Saturday night at Alfond Stadium.
The Spartans led 6-0 after the first quarter thanks to a pair of Cameron Marouf field goals, but Maine scored the game's final 10 points and held NSU to 100 yards of total offense to come away with the win.
After holding the Black Bears three-and-out on the first drive of the game, NSU drove 33 yards in 12 plays for the game's first score, a career-long 46-yard field goal from Marouf. Spartan linebacker Lynden Trail recovered a fumble by Maine quarterback Dan Collins on the third play of the Black Bears' next possession, and three plays later, Marouf connected from 38 yards out for a 6-0 NSU lead.
Maine's offense picked up the pace in the second quarter. The Black Bears claimed the lead on a 33-yard TD pass from Collins to Damarr Alutman with 6:29 left in the second quarter, capping a seven-play, 81-yard drive.
For complete story, visit www.nsuspartans.com
Williamson Shines in Season-Opening Loss to ODU
NORFOLK, Va. – Junior quarterback Jaylian Williamson had a career day on Saturday for the Hampton University football team, but Old Dominion won the season opener for both teams, 41-28, at Foreman Field.
Williamson (Chesapeake, Va.) threw for a career-high 407 yards and three touchdowns, completing 32 of 45 passes. He is the first Pirate to throw for 400 yards in a game since Herbert Bynes at Florida A&M (401) in 2008.
Williamson's 407 passing yards are also a school record for a single game.
Sophomore wideout Rayshad Riddick (Portsmouth, Va.) also had a career day, catching 11 passes for 119 yards – both career highs.
For complete recap, visit www.hamptonpirates.com
Hornets Outgunned after Strong Start in Season Opening Loss to Hawks
W. Long Branch, N.J. (Aug. 30, 2014) --- The 2014 season could not have started any better for the Delaware State football team when Aris Scott returned Monmouth’s opening kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown; but the Hawks, led by Kwabena Asante’s four touchdowns, rebounded from the blow to post a 52-21 victory over the Hornets at Kessler Field today.
The score was 21-21 when DSU’s Gilbert Rivera, starting in place of injured number one quarterback Esayah Obado, connected with Milton Williams III on a 77-yard touchdown pass with 9:32 left in the second quarter before the Hawks ran off the final 31 points of the game.
Rivera, a transfer from East Los Angeles (Cal.) College who joined the Hornets at the start of preseason camp, completed 14-of-30 passes for 158 yards and a touchdown in his first Division I contest. He also threw two interceptions.
Obado, DSU’s projected starter, did not make the trip due to what’s being described as an injury to the lower extremities. He is listed as game-to-game.
For complete recap, visit www.dsuhornets.com
Rattlers Come Up Short In 22-17 Last Second Loss
JACKSON, Miss. (August 30) – Jackson State’s Hail Mary prayer was answered as time
expired here Saturday evening, lifting the homestanding Tigers to 22-17 win over visiting
Florida A&M in the W.C. Gorden Classic at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
The Tigers (1-0) scored on a 49-yard pass from La Montiez Ivy to DeSean McKenzie,
which passed through the hands of defender Terry Johnson.
FAMU (0-1) rallied in the game’s final moments to take a 17-16 lead on senior Damien
Fleming’s two-yard swing pass to freshman halfback Gerald Hearns with 46 seconds left,
capping a 67-yard drive.
The Rattlers led 10-6 at the half, thanks to Fleming’s first scoring toss, a 21-yard pass
into coverage to Dennis Hall with 30 seconds left in the second period, which erased a 6-
3 Jackson State lead.
For complete story, visit www.famuathletics.com
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