Saturday, November 8, 2014

Paine claims first SIAC win at Classic

AUGUSTA, Georgia -- With 1:00 left on the clock in the fourth quarter, Loranzo Hammonds and the Paine College offense went into the victory formation to take a knee and claim their first conference win in 52 years. The Lions' 45-34 victory is the second of the season and first win in SIAC play this year.

Coach Greg Ruffin and the Paine College Lions finish the year with a 2-8 overall record and 1-6 (SIAC). Benedict College's season comes to a close with a 4-6 overall and 2-5 conference record.

Paine drew first blood as Eddy Burton, Jr. would return a punt that was touched by the Benedict Tigers for the Lions first touchdown of the game with 12:43 left in the first quarter, 7-0.

Benedict answered back with Cameron Stover throwing two bombs to Jeremy Glinton. The first touchdown came when he connected with Glinton for 75 yards with 12:31 left in the first quarter, 7-7. The second touchdown came when he threw to Glinton again for 36 yards with 4:18 left, 14-7. The Tigers kicker, Tory Mimbs made both points after the score.

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