Ave Marie Gyrenes Outlasts Concordia (Ala.), 48-34, For Second Consecutive Win

SELMA, Alabama  -- The Ave Maria University football team improved to 2-2 on the season with a 48-34 win at Concordia (Ala. ) on Saturday. Scott Jones had a career day with four rushing touchdowns on the afternoon including the go ahead touchdown with a minute and a half remaining.

With the game knotted at 34, Jones broke through the line and into the endzone for a touchdown with 1:30 remaining to put the Gyrenes ahead. On the ensuing Hornets drive, linebacker Tanneer Bowling returned an interception for a touchdown to secure the win for the Blue and Green.

The Gyrenes got off to a quick start and held a couple score lead for most of the game. But Concordia came back and was able to tie the game with just over five minutes to play in the fourth quarter before the Gyrenes pulled away.

Scott Jones finished the day with four touchdowns on the ground. Clayton Uecker completed touchdown passes to Rashad Kelley and Karim Bryant.

On the defensive end, Tanner Bowling had an interception return for a touchdown. Gage Hayes and Mike Baumgardner also had interception for Ave Maria.

The Gyrenes return home next weekend for their first game on the campus of Ave Maria. The Blue and Green will take on Florida Tech at 1 p.m.

By Taylor Hodge
COURTESY AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY SPORTS INFORMATION