Central State Marauders stun Lane on its homecoming

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JACKSON, Tennessee -- For the second week in a row Central State University shocked a SIAC West opponent, this time the Marauders scored 20 unanswered points in the third quarter to hold on to a 37-34 win over Lane College on its homecoming played Saturday afternoon at Lane Stadium.  Central State quarterback Michael Wilson threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns, while adding another 93 yards on the ground and three touchdowns. The senior had a total of five TDs.  Priestly Shuler added 113 yard rushing and field goal kicker Dustin Bryant added a 29-yard field goal.

In all Central State racked up a season-high 514 yards of total offense. Trailing 27-17 early in the third quarter, Wilson completed a eight play 65 yard drive with an 18-yard touchdown run. Moments later, on Central State's next possession, the senior quarterback scored the go-ahead touchdown with a 74-yard strike to receiver Aaron Wade. After another stalled Lane drive, Wilson scored the Marauders last touchdown on a 15-yard run, which completed a six play 43 yard drive.

??For Lane, the loss spoiled the Dragons homecoming, and put a dent in the team's SIAC West Division Championship hopes. The SIAC's leading passer Chris Rini continued his strong senior campaign with 340 yards passing  and three touchdowns, completing 31-for-49 attempts. Rini also rushed for a score. His favorite target, wide receiver Gregory Moore II had a game-high 108 yards receiving on five catches.??With the loss, the Dragons fall to (4-3, 2-2 SIAC).

Lane will have a short week with its upcoming game against Miles on Thursday in another pivotal SIAC West Division match up.  After losing its first five games, and allowing a league high 48 points per game, Central State remains in contention in the SIAC West Division. The Marauders, (2-4, 2-3 SIAC), will travel to face Stillman next Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama which will be a homecoming for Central State head coach EJ Junior, a former All-American Linebacker and National Champion at the University of Alabama.

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