NOVEMBER 16, 2024 – Tennessee State emerged victorious in a hard-fought conference matchup against Gardner-Webb, securing a 23-20 win at Spangler Stadium. The Tigers established an early lead with two first-quarter touchdown passes from quarterback Draylen Ellis.
The defensive battle intensified in the second quarter as Gardner-Webb responded with a touchdown run by Carson Gresock, narrowing the gap. The Bulldogs’ defense showed resilience, keeping Tennessee State scoreless through the middle quarters.
Quarterback Performance:
| Player | Team | Passing Yards | TDs | INTs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis, Draylen | TSU | 220 | 2 | 0 |
| Ridell, Tyler | GWU | 207 | 0 | 0 |
The fourth quarter saw renewed offensive energy from both teams. Tennessee State’s Jaden McGill punched in a crucial touchdown run, followed by a field goal from James Lowery that proved to be the difference-maker.
Running Back Stats:
| Player | Team | Rushing Yards | TDs | Avg/Carry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGill, Jaden | TSU | 100 | 1 | 4.8 |
| Saydee, Edward | GWU | 68 | 1 | 3.9 |
Gardner-Webb’s late touchdown run by Edward Saydee wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit, as Tennessee State’s defense held firm in the final minutes to secure their eighth win of the season.
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