ATLANTA, Georgia — Behind big plays on
both side of the ball, Tuskegee defeated Fort Valley State 55-18 to win the SIAC
Championship Game played at Lakewood Stadium in Atlanta.
Derrick Washington rushed for 224 yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns. His 75-yard touchdown run on the first play of the third quarter negated all hopes for a Fort Valley State comeback. The Missouri transfer also added 107 yards receiving and a 74-yard touchdown reception on way to earning MVP Honors of the 2012 SIAC Championship Game.
Tuskegee broke Fort Valley's back with big plays, scoring on a run of 75 yards, a pass of 74 yards and interception returns of 50 and 78 yards for scores.
In all, Tuskegee also benefited from scores by its top-rated conference defense en route to winning its ninth consecutive game. Adam Lucas had a 78-yard interception return in the second quarter and William Buford picked ran back a 50-yard return in the fourth quarter to propel the Golden Tigers.
Despite losing big, Fort Valley State still had its chances to rally. Trailing 27-15, Wildcats running back Travis Richmond fumbled the ball and it was recovered by Tuskegee on their own 15-yard line. Similar to the first game against Tuskegee, Fort Valley State had its chances, but turnovers, missed opportunities, and blown assignments on defense, took the fight out of the Wildcats.
Richmond led Fort Valley with 103 yards rushing and a touchdown. Quarterback Antonio Henton threw for over 200 yards and a touchdown, but his three interceptions came at inopportune times during the game.
After finishing No. 6 in the NCAA Division-II Super Region-Two, Fort Valley, (8-3, 5-2), was selected to play in the Division-II playoffs and will travel to Hickory, NC to face Lenior-Rhyne (8-2) on Saturday, November 17th. Fort Valley State will be making its first appearance in the playoffs since 2001.
Next for Tuskegee will most likely be the Pioneer Bowl, which will be played on Saturday, December 1st at AJ McClung Stadium in Columbus, GA. Tuskegee’s last appearance in the Pioneer Bowl came in 2009, when the team defeated Elizabeth City 21-7.
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Derrick Washington rushed for 224 yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns. His 75-yard touchdown run on the first play of the third quarter negated all hopes for a Fort Valley State comeback. The Missouri transfer also added 107 yards receiving and a 74-yard touchdown reception on way to earning MVP Honors of the 2012 SIAC Championship Game.
Tuskegee broke Fort Valley's back with big plays, scoring on a run of 75 yards, a pass of 74 yards and interception returns of 50 and 78 yards for scores.
In all, Tuskegee also benefited from scores by its top-rated conference defense en route to winning its ninth consecutive game. Adam Lucas had a 78-yard interception return in the second quarter and William Buford picked ran back a 50-yard return in the fourth quarter to propel the Golden Tigers.
Despite losing big, Fort Valley State still had its chances to rally. Trailing 27-15, Wildcats running back Travis Richmond fumbled the ball and it was recovered by Tuskegee on their own 15-yard line. Similar to the first game against Tuskegee, Fort Valley State had its chances, but turnovers, missed opportunities, and blown assignments on defense, took the fight out of the Wildcats.
Richmond led Fort Valley with 103 yards rushing and a touchdown. Quarterback Antonio Henton threw for over 200 yards and a touchdown, but his three interceptions came at inopportune times during the game.
After finishing No. 6 in the NCAA Division-II Super Region-Two, Fort Valley, (8-3, 5-2), was selected to play in the Division-II playoffs and will travel to Hickory, NC to face Lenior-Rhyne (8-2) on Saturday, November 17th. Fort Valley State will be making its first appearance in the playoffs since 2001.
Next for Tuskegee will most likely be the Pioneer Bowl, which will be played on Saturday, December 1st at AJ McClung Stadium in Columbus, GA. Tuskegee’s last appearance in the Pioneer Bowl came in 2009, when the team defeated Elizabeth City 21-7.
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