LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. —
Kyrie Tyson (Elkton, MD/Elkton HS) recorded 10 receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown, but the Lincoln University football team's fourth-quarter comeback fell short in a 21–14 loss to Winston-Salem State on Saturday afternoon during Homecoming and Senior Day.
The Lions dropped to 1–7 overall and 1–5 in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association play, while the Rams improved to 2–6 overall and 2–4 in the conference.
How it Happened
Lincoln struck first, taking advantage of favorable field position following two defensive stops to open the game. Malory Pinkney capped a seven-play, 40-yard drive with a one-yard touchdown run with 5:58 remaining in the first quarter.
Armando Avril's (Hillside, NJ) extra point gave the Lions a 7–0 advantage.
Winston-Salem State tied the contest with 4:07 left in the second quarter when Daunte Stokes returned a punt 36 yards for a touchdown. Lincoln responded by driving to the Rams' five-yard line, but a blocked 22-yard field goal attempt kept the score tied at 7–7 heading into halftime.
The Rams scored twice in the third quarter to take control. Brayden Jeffries connected with Sean Walker Jr. for a 75-yard touchdown pass with 12:30 remaining, and Jamison Funderburk added a two-yard touchdown run at the 2:07 mark to extend the lead to 21–7.
Lincoln's defense provided a spark in the fourth quarter when Dayone Fitch stopped Jayvion Danzy on fourth-and-two at the Lions' 20-yard line. The offense followed with a 12-play, 80-yard scoring drive, highlighted by an 11-yard Pinkney run and a fourth-down conversion by
Shamir Norton (Philadelphia, PA).
Rhyel Miles-Eubanks (Coatesville, PA/Coatesville Area HS) finished the possession with a 29-yard touchdown pass to Tyson with 4:40 remaining. Avril's second extra point brought Lincoln within seven.
The Lions forced punts on Winston-Salem State's final two possessions, creating two more opportunities to tie the game. Lincoln was stopped short on fourth down on its next drive before a final possession ended with a fumble as time expired.
Pinkney led Lincoln's rushing attack with 51 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries, while
Lorenzo Robinson (White Plains, NY) added 22 yards on five attempts. Mikal Davis completed 14 passes for 130 yards, and Miles-Eubanks contributed 57 passing yards and a touchdown.
Allante Stubbs (Washington, DC/Calvin Coolidge HS) added two receptions for 38 yards, while
Noble Thompson (Chester, PA/Stem Academy at Showalter) caught four passes for 33 yards.
Defensively,
Isaiah Session (Philadelphia, PA/Monsignor Bonner HS) and
Charles Thompson (Chester, PA/Stem Academy) paced the Lions with six tackles apiece. Session also forced a fumble and broke up a pass.
Myles Sewell (Elkton, Md/Elkton High School) finished with five tackles, including a sack for a 10-yard loss, while
Aidan Giles (Washington, DC) recorded an interception.
Lincoln limited Winston-Salem State to 57 rushing yards and one conversion on nine third-down attempts. The Lions held an 18–13 advantage in first downs and controlled possession for 36:17.
Up Next
Lincoln returns to action Friday, October 30, against Virginia Union at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
