Delaware State rolls late, shuts out Lincoln (PA) 34-0
DOVER, Del. (AP) Marquis Gillis ran for 86 yards and Delaware State broke open a close game with 17 points in the fourth quarter, defeating Division II-level Lincoln (PA) 34-0 in a season-opener on Saturday.
The Hornets led 17-0 through three quarters before finishing strong with a Jared Lewis touchdown pass, a C.J. Henry touchdown run and a field goal by Nathan Wilson.
Earlier, Wade Inge and Thomas Bertrand-Hudon had rushing touchdowns for Delaware State.
The Hornets threw just 11 passes with Lewis going 4-of-8 passing for 87 yards. Delaware State had 43 carries for 215 yards.
Lincoln's Isaiah Freeman was 12-of-19 passing for 130 yards. The Lions gained only 205 yards against the Hornets, who led the MEAC in defense last season and return all 11 starters.
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Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG |
M. Gillis
|
M. Gillis | 112 | 545 | 5 | 41 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. Montes
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E. Montes | 1 | 31 | 0 | 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. Lolley
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N. Lolley | 1 | -3 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Jenkins
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J. Jenkins | 2 | -27 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. Adams
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M. Adams | 12 | -42 | 0 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. Henry
|
C. Henry | 51 | -49 | 1 | 17 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
N. Wilson
|
N. Wilson | 6/9 | 0 | 21/23 | 0 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |