PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The Lincoln University (Pa.) football team fell to Virginia Union, 62–0, in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association action Friday, October 30, at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Lions dropped to 1–8 overall and 1–6 in conference play, while the Panthers improved to 8–1 overall and 7–0 in the CIAA.
Inside the Numbers
Charles Thompson (Chester, PA/Stem Academy) and
Nehemiah Mathis (Philadelphia, PA) led Lincoln's defense with eight tackles apiece. Mathis recorded eight solo stops, while Thompson finished with seven solo tackles and a sack.
Zion Knox (Philadelphia, PA) added seven tackles, including six solo stops, and
Sahaaj Bennett (Netcong, NJ/Malcolm X Shabazz HS) contributed five tackles and a sack.
How it Happened
Virginia Union established a 10–0 lead in the opening quarter before scoring 21 points in the second period to take a 31–0 advantage into halftime. The Panthers added 17 points in the third quarter and 14 in the fourth.
Lincoln finished with 112 yards of total offense, gaining 60 yards on the ground and 52 through the air. Dexter Baptisin paced the rushing attack with 21 yards on five carries.
Jayden Triplett (Elkton, MD/Elkton HS) completed six passes for 38 yards, while Mikal Davis connected on two of three attempts for 14 yards.
Kyrie Tyson (Elkton, MD/Elkton HS) led the Lions with three receptions, totaling 17 yards.
The Panthers generated 462 yards of offense, including 320 rushing yards, and finished with 27 first downs. Virginia Union's defense limited Lincoln to five first downs and one conversion on 13 third-down attempts.
Despite holding the Panthers to four conversions on 11 third-down opportunities, Lincoln was unable to get off the field on fourth down, as Virginia Union converted all five attempts. The Panthers controlled possession for 34:40.
Up Next
The Lions will travel to Bowie, Maryland to close out the regular season at Bowie State. Kickoff is slated for 1:00 p.m.
