Junior running back LeAnder Barney (Erie, PA) broke the game open with a 41 yard touchdown run on the Golden Bulls second offensive possession. The first quarter ended with the Lions still trailing 7-0. In the second, Lincoln capped a 12 play drive with a 23 yard field goal. With the score 7-3, JCSU wasted no time producing more points.
Three penalties against Lincoln on the following JCSU drive helped the Golden Bulls get into scoring position. JCSU went 70 yards in seven plays to get into the end zone with a one yard run from Barney. Barney accounted for 20 yards on the drive, but 30 yards came from Lincoln penalties.
Akeem Jordan broke loose on the next Lions' possession for their only touchdown. Jordan took a pass from Doug Cook 65 yards for the TD. The score cut Lincoln's deficit down to 14-10 with 3:45 remaining in the second quarter. JCSU held the Lions scoreless from that point and went on to produce two more touchdowns before halftime.
First, senior running back Denzel Hartley (Lithonia, GA) dashed nine yards for a touchdown on the next drive. Senior defensive back Damion Miles (Beaufort, SC) intercepted a pass at the LU 36 to shorten Lincoln's next offensive series. Then junior quarterback Keahn Wallace (Miami, FL) connected with junior receiver Avius Capers (Charlotte, NC) for a touchdown reception.
The Golden Bulls held a 28-10 lead heading into the locker room at the half. JCSU pretty much routed the Lions in the second half, outscoring them 21-0. Lincoln gave up three consecutive touchdowns to JCSU off two 14 play drives and one 15 play drive.
JCSU held the Lions to 72 yards rushing without one individual rusher accounting for more than 18 yards. Junior linebacker Jerel Miller (Rock Hill, SC) had a team-high eight tackles (4 solo), including a tackle and a half for a loss and an interception returned 15 yards. Miles had six tackles (5 solo) and an interception.
Wallace completed 28-of-39 pass attempts for 259 yards passing with three touchdowns and no turnovers. He also had 29 yards on the ground. Barney had a MVP performance with 166 yards of total offense and two touchdowns. He carried the ball 15 times for 94 yards and two scores. Barney also had five catches for 72 yards.
Four different receivers had touchdown catches led by Capers. Capers had nine catches for 77 yards and a TD.
Both Cook and freshman Khari Ngozi took snaps at quarterback for Lincoln. Cook finished the game with 164 yards and a touchdown, while Ngozi started things off and accumulated 130 yards completing 6-of-13 attempts. Jordan finished with 146 yards receiving off six catches.
The Golden Bulls will attempt to take their show on the road for a divisional clash against Winston-Salem State University. JCSU will travel to Winston-Salem, NC on Saturday, October 12th to face the Rams of WSSU as their homecoming opponent. Winston-Salem State is the two-time defending CIAA Champions and has not suffered a conference loss in three seasons. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at Bowman Gray Stadium.
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