DURHAM, N.C. – The Winston-Salem State University football team dropped a close contest to Shaw University on Saturday afternoon inside Durham Memorial Stadium.
The Rams move to 3-4 (1-3 CIAA).
Inside the Numbers
Offensive Highlights
- RB JaQuan Kelly had an efficient day, rushing for 118 yards on six attempts, his biggest play came on a 57-yard rush.
- WR Jayden Grimes was Lee's big-play target, hauling in 6 catches for 38 yards.
- RB Noah Marshall rushed for 57 yards on seven attempts
Defensive Standouts
- LB Jamieson 'Jupe" Alston had 16 total tackles (13 solo, three assists) and three tackles for loss He also had a forced fumble leading to scoop and score
- LB Daniel Williams chipped in with seven total tackles.
- DB Zymiere Dempsey-Freeman had two total tackles (all solo). Zymiere had a scoop and score.
How it Happened
- Shaw fumbled the ball and Zymiere Dempsey-Freeman recovered it and ran it in for a touchdown to put the Rams on board first. 6-0 with 13:51 to play in the second quarter.
- Daylin Lee had a 1-yard run for a touchdown to put the Rams up 13-0 with the extra point by Angel Gomez-Corna with 7:22 to play in the half.
- Shaw got on the board with a touchdown right before halftime, Rams lead 13-7.
- Shaw tied the game with 6:05 to play, missed the extra point. 13-all the score in the fourth quarter.
- Shaw took a 20-13 lead with seven seconds remaining in the game.
Up Next
The Rams will host Livingstone College for homecoming on Saturday, October 18 inside Bowman Gray Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
