Fayetteville, North Carolina -- The Fayetteville State University football team routed The Lincoln University 49-17 in the cross-divisional CIAA matchup held Saturday, October 3rd at Luther “Nick” Jeralds Stadium. FSU improves to 2-3 overall and 2-0 in conference; while the Lions fall to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the CIAA.Fayetteville State wasted no time building a sizable advantage in the contest. The Broncos produced three touchdowns before Lincoln got on the scoreboard. Junior running back Corbin Rascoe (Windsor, NC) crossed the goal line first for FSU with a four yard run. On the ensuing drive, senior running back Andre Montgomery (Goldsboro, NC) scored the second ground TD for the Broncos in the first quarter.
The Lions trailed 14-0 entering the second quarter and their deficit increased. Junior running back Darreall Hamlett (Yanceyville, NC) exploded for a game-breaking 84 yard touchdown at the start of the second. Lincoln went into the locker rooms at the end of the first half down 28-3.
Despite the big lead, the Broncos were outscored 14-0 in the third quarter. Stephen Scott scored the Lions first TD from one yard away midway through the third. Brett Arkelian intercepted a bobbled FSU pass and returned it 20 yards for another quick touchdown. However, the scoring ended there for Lincoln.
FSU held the Lions scoreless in the fourth quarter, while adding 21 points of their own. Senior quarterback Derek Bryant (Carrboro, NC) had two touchdown bombs in the final quarter. Bryant threw a 78 yard TD strike to senior wide receiver Tavon Gatlin (Virginia Beach, VA); then connected with Chris Hubert (Apex, NC) for a 44 yard touchdown.
The Broncos produced 430 yards of total offense in a balanced display. FSU had 217 yards passing and 213 yards running, while Lincoln had 270 yards of offense total.
Montgomery finished with 86 yards on the ground and one TD. Hamlett
had 85 yards on just two carries and a score. Rascoe scored twice on the ground and picked 28 yards on nine rush attempts.
Bryant completed 11-of-23 for 217 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. Hubert was the recipient of two TD receptions, along with 53 yards on four catches. Gatlin only had the one 78 yard touchdown catch.
Fayetteville State will attempt to win their third in a row and remain unbeaten in the CIAA next weekend against Shaw University. FSU will clash with the Bears at Luther “Nick” Jeralds Stadium on Saturday, October 10th at 1:30 p.m. The Broncos will celebrate the senior student-athletes for football and the cheerleading program in the annual Senior Recognition Day.
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