Tuskegee Final Score
Cesar Quispe

Football Sports Information Department

Golden Tigers Stops the Dragons

Box Score
Golden Tigers Stops the Dragons
Tuskegee, AL
            The Dragons took their 3-0 record on the road to Tuskegee, AL to face the 3-0 Golden Tigers of Tuskegee University. The Dragons fell behind early in the contest and never was able to make up any ground in the 38-7 defeat.

1st Quarter: 
Dragons had two possessions in the first quarter and both ended up with a quick three-and- out. They were able to generate only (25 yards rushing, and 17 passing) in the two series. Rodney Willingham collected 16 yards rushing as the offense ran 10 plays for a total of 42 yards.  The Golden Tigers scored their first touchdown at the 11:51 mark as they marched 75 yards on six plays. Kevin Lacy connected with Desmond Reese for 29 yards to finish off the drive.  The extra point was good for an early 7-0 lead. The second touchdown came at the 5:20 mark as Lacey carried it in from 10 yards out. The extra point was good giving the Golden Tigers a 14-0 lead after one quarter of play.

2nd Quarter:
The Dragons got on the scoreboard at the 9:23 mark of the second quarter to cut the lead 14-7. Marcus Reynolds connected with Ahmad Isaac for 29 yards and the touchdown.
Tuskegee responded with an 8 play 94 yard scoring drive with 5:39 left in the second quarter. Lacy connected with Ladarell Pettway on 54 yards for the score. Extra point was good for a 21-7 Golden Tiger lead.   
Tuskegee added to the lead with 18 seconds left in the first half with a 20-yard field goal for a 24-7 lead.

3rd Quarter:
 The Golden Tigers scored with 41 seconds left in the third quarter to extend their lead 31-7.  Eight plays 48 yards with a one yard plunge on 3rd down from Jerome Lewis for the touchdown.

4th Quarter:
The Dragons' Ray Taylor collected his 2nd fumble recovery of the game at 11:53 to set the Dragons up at the Golden Tigers 24 yard-line. The Dragons could not punch the ball into the end zone as the drive stalled out at 10:29 left to play.

The Golden Tigers scored the final touchdown on a 64-yard punt return by Pettway for the touchdown with 4:15 left to play in the game. The extra point was good for a 38-7 final score.
            The Dragons' Marcus Holliday collected 46 yards rushing on 10 carries to add to his conference leading totals. Justin Hill lead the Dragons defense with nine tackles and Ray Taylor collected two fumble recoveries in the game.

            The Dragons travel to Jefferson City, MO for a non-conference contest with the Blue Tigers of Lincoln University on October 1. Kick-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. 
 

Players Mentioned

Marcus Reynolds

#1 Marcus Reynolds

QB
6' 1"
Sophomore
Ahmad Isaac

#11 Ahmad Isaac

WR
6' 0"
Freshman
Justin Hill

#21 Justin Hill

DB
5' 11"
Senior
Rodney Willingham

#23 Rodney Willingham

RB
5' 5"
Sophomore
Marcus Holliday

#25 Marcus Holliday

RB
5' 11"
Junior
Ray Taylor

#47 Ray Taylor

DL
6' 1"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Marcus Reynolds

#1 Marcus Reynolds

6' 1"
Sophomore
QB
Ahmad Isaac

#11 Ahmad Isaac

6' 0"
Freshman
WR
Justin Hill

#21 Justin Hill

5' 11"
Senior
DB
Rodney Willingham

#23 Rodney Willingham

5' 5"
Sophomore
RB
Marcus Holliday

#25 Marcus Holliday

5' 11"
Junior
RB
Ray Taylor

#47 Ray Taylor

6' 1"
Sophomore
DL