Post by Aggie One on Oct 24, 2021 8:21:24 GMT -5
Gardner-Webb - 28 Robert Morris - 17
GWU Rides Dominant Defensive Effort To 28-17 Win Over Robert Morris Saturday
BOILING SPRINGS – Gardner-Webb's defense stepped up with a dominant performance Saturday afternoon, recording six sacks and forcing five turnovers to key a 28-17 win over Robert Morris to cap Homecoming Week.
The Runnin' Bulldogs (3-4, 1-2 Big South) jumped out to a 21-0 lead on the first play of the second quarter, when Bailey Fisher hit T.J. Luther on a 12-yard pass play in the end zone with 14:54 to play before halftime.
Narii Gaither scored the game's first touchdown, as Gardner-Webb drove 71 yards on just eight plays to go up 7-0 with 11:00 left in the first quarter. Ty French made the first of several spectacular plays to push the lead to double digits, storming the backfield to sack Robert Morris quarterback George Martin while ripping the ball away for a fumble recovery in the end zone. That effort put the 'Dogs up 14-0 with 3:36 to play in the first.
For the rest of the story:
gwusports.com/news/2021/10/23/football-gwu-rides-dominant-defensive-effort-to-28-17-win-over-robert-morris-saturday.aspx
North Alabama - 42 Charleston Southern - 22
LIONS ROUT CHARLESTON SOUTHERN 45-22
FLORENCE, Ala. – North Alabama played its most complete game of the season as Rett Files threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, the UNA defense caused five turnovers and the Lions' special teams blocked two kicks in a 45-22 win over Charleston Southern at Braly Stadium.
In picking up their second straight win, the Lions scored the most points in their Division I era.
UNA is now 2-6 overall and 1-2 in the Big South Conference. Charleston Southern is now 2-4 overall and 1-2 in the Big South.
North Alabama led 14-0 at intermission and stretched it to 17-0 in the third quarter before the Buccaneers could get on the board. The Lions then scored 28 points in the fourth quarter to complete the blow-out.
Files threw for 235 yards, with Takaire Kenebrew on the receiving end of three touchdown passes. Kenebrew finished with 141 receiving yards for his second 100-yard receiving game of the year and his second, three-touchdown game of the year.
UNA got fumble recoveries from Jeffery Battle and Will Evans, interceptions by Chase Brown, Kyree Fields and K.J. Smith, a blocked punt by Brown and a blocked field goal by Micah Bland.
For the rest of the story:
roarlions.com/news/2021/10/23/football-lions-rout-charleston-southern-45-22.aspx
Hampton - 30 N.C. A&T - 9
Hampton gets past N.C. A&T
LARRY RUBAMA Special to the News & Record
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HAMPTON, Va. — A large contingent of N.C. A&T fans made the four-hour trip from Greensboro to Hampton, Va., on Saturday to see the Aggies renew their rivalry with the Pirates, who they hadn’t played since 2016.
Both HBCU programs used to play in the MEAC, but are now members of the Big South.
The crowd didn’t go unnoticed by N.C. A&T coach Sam Washington.
“The support has been tremendous since our arrival. We’re very happy and pleased with that,” said Washington, who is in his third season as the head coach and fourth overal. “I’m just sorry that we disappointed them this afternoon.”
The Aggies lost to Hampton 30-9 in a game that started out quite promising.
The Aggies actually led 9-7 in the first quarter.
But Washington said he didn’t read too much into the lead.
“At that point, I knew it could have gone either way,” he said. “No one had established any dominance at that point. So, I knew at that point in time, things could have gone either way.”
And unfortunately for the Aggies — and their fans — it didn’t go their way.
For the second consecutive week, A&T struggled offensively.
For the rest of the story:
greensboro.com/sports/college/ncat/hampton-gets-past-n-c-a-t/article_7bbff472-344f-11ec-aef9-b7b402ad1a2f.html
Kennesaw State - 30 Campbell - 7
Defense Shines as KSU Rolls Campbell
Michael Goss
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – No. 11 Kennesaw State played spoiler on Saturday afternoon as it defeated the Campbell Fighting Camels 30-7 on their Homecoming weekend at Barker-Lane Stadium. The Owls (6-1, 3-0 Big South Conference) held Campbell (3-3, 2-4) to 104 passing yards and 86 rushing yards. Both totals marked season-lows for the Camels. The Owls also won the turnover battle, 2:1, against the nation's leader in turnover margin.
Offensively, KSU was led by quarterback Xavier Shepherd. Shepherd went 8-for-14 passing with 112 yards and two touchdowns. The sophomore also added 14 carries on the ground for 52 yards and one touchdown.
Defensively, the Owls had multiple players that made an impact. Evan Thompson led the team in tackles with 10 (three solo), while linebackers Chance Bates and Xavier Reddick each added interceptions to halt Campbell drives. This marked the second consecutive game the KSU defense has held an opponent to seven points or less, as well as the third consecutive double-digit tackle mark for Thompson.
For the rest of the story:
ksuowls.com/news/2021/10/23/football-defense-shines-as-ksu-rolls-campbell.aspx
GWU Rides Dominant Defensive Effort To 28-17 Win Over Robert Morris Saturday
BOILING SPRINGS – Gardner-Webb's defense stepped up with a dominant performance Saturday afternoon, recording six sacks and forcing five turnovers to key a 28-17 win over Robert Morris to cap Homecoming Week.
The Runnin' Bulldogs (3-4, 1-2 Big South) jumped out to a 21-0 lead on the first play of the second quarter, when Bailey Fisher hit T.J. Luther on a 12-yard pass play in the end zone with 14:54 to play before halftime.
Narii Gaither scored the game's first touchdown, as Gardner-Webb drove 71 yards on just eight plays to go up 7-0 with 11:00 left in the first quarter. Ty French made the first of several spectacular plays to push the lead to double digits, storming the backfield to sack Robert Morris quarterback George Martin while ripping the ball away for a fumble recovery in the end zone. That effort put the 'Dogs up 14-0 with 3:36 to play in the first.
For the rest of the story:
gwusports.com/news/2021/10/23/football-gwu-rides-dominant-defensive-effort-to-28-17-win-over-robert-morris-saturday.aspx
North Alabama - 42 Charleston Southern - 22
LIONS ROUT CHARLESTON SOUTHERN 45-22
FLORENCE, Ala. – North Alabama played its most complete game of the season as Rett Files threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, the UNA defense caused five turnovers and the Lions' special teams blocked two kicks in a 45-22 win over Charleston Southern at Braly Stadium.
In picking up their second straight win, the Lions scored the most points in their Division I era.
UNA is now 2-6 overall and 1-2 in the Big South Conference. Charleston Southern is now 2-4 overall and 1-2 in the Big South.
North Alabama led 14-0 at intermission and stretched it to 17-0 in the third quarter before the Buccaneers could get on the board. The Lions then scored 28 points in the fourth quarter to complete the blow-out.
Files threw for 235 yards, with Takaire Kenebrew on the receiving end of three touchdown passes. Kenebrew finished with 141 receiving yards for his second 100-yard receiving game of the year and his second, three-touchdown game of the year.
UNA got fumble recoveries from Jeffery Battle and Will Evans, interceptions by Chase Brown, Kyree Fields and K.J. Smith, a blocked punt by Brown and a blocked field goal by Micah Bland.
For the rest of the story:
roarlions.com/news/2021/10/23/football-lions-rout-charleston-southern-45-22.aspx
Hampton - 30 N.C. A&T - 9
Hampton gets past N.C. A&T
LARRY RUBAMA Special to the News & Record
HAMPTON, Va. — A large contingent of N.C. A&T fans made the four-hour trip from Greensboro to Hampton, Va., on Saturday to see the Aggies renew their rivalry with the Pirates, who they hadn’t played since 2016.
Both HBCU programs used to play in the MEAC, but are now members of the Big South.
The crowd didn’t go unnoticed by N.C. A&T coach Sam Washington.
“The support has been tremendous since our arrival. We’re very happy and pleased with that,” said Washington, who is in his third season as the head coach and fourth overal. “I’m just sorry that we disappointed them this afternoon.”
The Aggies lost to Hampton 30-9 in a game that started out quite promising.
The Aggies actually led 9-7 in the first quarter.
But Washington said he didn’t read too much into the lead.
“At that point, I knew it could have gone either way,” he said. “No one had established any dominance at that point. So, I knew at that point in time, things could have gone either way.”
And unfortunately for the Aggies — and their fans — it didn’t go their way.
For the second consecutive week, A&T struggled offensively.
For the rest of the story:
greensboro.com/sports/college/ncat/hampton-gets-past-n-c-a-t/article_7bbff472-344f-11ec-aef9-b7b402ad1a2f.html
Kennesaw State - 30 Campbell - 7
Defense Shines as KSU Rolls Campbell
Michael Goss
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – No. 11 Kennesaw State played spoiler on Saturday afternoon as it defeated the Campbell Fighting Camels 30-7 on their Homecoming weekend at Barker-Lane Stadium. The Owls (6-1, 3-0 Big South Conference) held Campbell (3-3, 2-4) to 104 passing yards and 86 rushing yards. Both totals marked season-lows for the Camels. The Owls also won the turnover battle, 2:1, against the nation's leader in turnover margin.
Offensively, KSU was led by quarterback Xavier Shepherd. Shepherd went 8-for-14 passing with 112 yards and two touchdowns. The sophomore also added 14 carries on the ground for 52 yards and one touchdown.
Defensively, the Owls had multiple players that made an impact. Evan Thompson led the team in tackles with 10 (three solo), while linebackers Chance Bates and Xavier Reddick each added interceptions to halt Campbell drives. This marked the second consecutive game the KSU defense has held an opponent to seven points or less, as well as the third consecutive double-digit tackle mark for Thompson.
For the rest of the story:
ksuowls.com/news/2021/10/23/football-defense-shines-as-ksu-rolls-campbell.aspx
