Montgomery, Al. – The Winston-Salem State University football team fought hard but dropped its season opener 20-17 to Tuskegee University in the Red Tails Classic inside the Cramton Bowl Sunday evening.
 
The Rams to 0-1 on the season.
 
Inside the Numbers
Offensive Highlights

• QB Daylin Lee was efficient through the air, completing 9 of 19 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns, though he was picked off once and sacked three times.
• WR Jahari Mitchell was Lee's big-play target, hauling in 2 catches for 84 yards, including a 50-yard touchdown strike.
• WR Davontay Deloatch provided another scoring punch with 3 receptions for 55 yards and a 34-yard TD.
• On the ground, RB Timothy Ruff II showcased explosive ability with 9 carries for 81 yards, including a 52-yard burst, averaging 9.0 yards per carry.

Defensive Standouts

• LB Kyle Williams delivered WSSU's lone sack, an 8-yard loss, while also applying pressure throughout the night.
• DB Terrell Chance recorded the team's only interception.
• DB Kristian Lyons contributed with key pass breakups to slow down the Golden Tigers' passing attack.

How it Happened

• Tuskegee got on board first with a field goal in the first quarter.
• Lee threw a 50-yard pass to Jahari Mitchell for a touchdown to end the first quarter and the Rams led 7-3.
• Gilberto Lorenzana had a 34-yard field goal to give the Rams a 10-3 lead going into halftime.
• The Golden Tigers took a 17-10 lead to end the third quarter.
• Daylin Lee threw a 34-yard pass to Davontay Deloatch to tie the game at 17.
• TU sealed the game with a field goal.

Up Next
WSSU will take on Mars Hill on September 6 at 6:30 p.m.