LORMAN, Miss. – The Alcorn State Braves (1-2) defense held McNeese State (0-3) to only a field goal in the home opener where the Braves captured their first win of the season.
THE BASICS
Score: Alcorn State 17 | McNeese 3
Records: Braves (1-2) | McNeese (0-3)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023
Location: Jack Spinks – Marino Casem Stadium | Lorman, Miss.
Series: McNeese 4-2
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Braves opened the game with a 12 play, 79-yard drive capped off by a 8-yard touchdown run by Jarveon Howard (7-0).
- Howard scored on a 5-yard rush early in the second quarter to increase the lead to 14-0.
- The Cowboys connected on a 50-yard field goal at the end of the first half making the halftime score 14-3.
- Noah Kiani kicked a 42-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter making the final score 17-3.
OFFENSIVE NOTABLES
DEFENSIVE NOTABLES
- Terreance Ellis tallied eight tackles and one tackle for loss and a fumble recovery.
- Geoffrey McKelton finished with four tackles and an interception.
- EJ Woods also recorded an interception for the Braves defense.
- Malachi Bailey had three tackles and one and a half sacks for eight yards.
OTHER NOTABLES
UP NEXT
The Braves welcome Prairie View to Spinks-Casem Stadium for the white-out game on Saturday, Sept. 23. Kick-off set for 6 p.m.
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