SALISBURY – Livingstone football maintained their impressive
form with a decisive 34-14 victory over St. Augustine’s Saturday afternoon. The
Blue Bears have now won four of their last five games, demonstrating a
remarkable resurgence, while St. Augustine’s continued to struggle, falling to
a 0-9 record.

The Blue Bears set the tone for the game early in the first
quarter when quarterback Brenton Hilton connected with Angel Carrillo for a
seven-yard touchdown pass. This swift strike put Livingstone on the scoreboard
with a 7-0 lead. On the ensuing drive, Livingstone’s defense came into the
spotlight as Osmanis Aguilera made a pivotal play, stripping the ball from St.
Augustine’s quarterback during a pass play. Kobe Pringle recovered the fumble
and returned it for a touchdown, extending Livingstone’s lead to 14-0. Late in
the first half, as halftime approached, Livingstone was eager to add to their
lead. Quarterback Marcus Drish displayed his skills, dropping back to pass and
then scrambling to his left before finding the endzone. This extended
Livingstone’s lead to 21-0 as they headed into halftime.

While St. Augustine’s managed to find the endzone in the
third quarter, reducing the deficit to 21-7, Livingstone quickly responded in
the fourth quarter. Marcus Drish delivered a perfectly placed pass into the
back corner of the endzone, connecting with Davontay Deloatch to re-establish a
three-score lead. Drish finished with 149 passing yards and a touchdown.
Additionally, he added 25 yards on the ground along with another touchdown. Deloatch
was the primary target for Drish, hauling in six receptions for 94 yards along
with the score that put the distance between Livingston and the defense.

The game saw notable performances from St. Augustine’s
players, including Anthony Archie, who led the Falcons’ rushers with 68 yards
and averaged an impressive 6.8 yards per carry. Archie also added 47 receiving
yards to his contribution. Meanwhile, Deandre Proctor was instrumental with
five catches for 50 yards, including a touchdown.

Jamieson Alston stood out on the defensive front for St.
Augustine’s, collecting six tackles and intercepting a pass. Alongside Alston,
Omarion Huntley contributed significantly to the team’s efforts. Defensively,
St. Augustine’s managed to hold Livingstone’s rushing attack in check, limiting
the Blue Bears to just 147 yards on the ground.

Livingstone’s next challenge will see them conclude their
season on Saturday, November 4, as they head to Charlotte to face Johnson C.
Smith while St. Augustine’s wraps up their season against Raleigh rival Shaw.

FAYETTEVILLE – In an exciting showdown on Saturday afternoon at Jeralds Stadium, the Fayetteville State Broncos triumphed over the Livingstone Blue Bears with a final score of 19-14. The Broncos, now boasting a 5-2 record for the season and an unblemished 5-0 mark in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) play, faced off against a resilient Blue Bears squad that moved to 2-5 for the year and 2-4 in CIAA action.

The Broncos displayed their offensive prowess in a critical moment during the game, engineering a five-play, 71-yard drive that concluded with a thrilling 41-yard rushing touchdown with just 4:09 left in the match. Bryce Council led the Broncos' ground assault with an impressive 73 yards, averaging 5.6 yards per carry, while Demari Daniels contributed 60 yards and one touchdown, averaging 6.7 yards per carry. Caden Davis also made a significant impact, adding 57 yards with a remarkable 11.4 yards per carry. Treveran Goode shone in the receiving department, securing four catches for 74 yards and one touchdown.

The Broncos' defense, led by Dylan Morris, demonstrated their prowess by recording three tackles and an interception. Elijah Casey and Tyren Belcher made their presence felt with six solo tackles each, with Casey also notching 2 assisted tackles. Despite a spirited performance from Livingstone, Fayetteville State's defense held firm, conceding only 265 total yards throughout the game.

How It Unfolded

Facing an early 14-0 deficit against Livingstone, Fayetteville State made a remarkable comeback in the third quarter, narrowing the margin to 14-9. The Broncos continued to apply pressure, reducing Livingstone's lead to 14-12. The game reached its crescendo when Fayetteville State orchestrated a 41-yard touchdown run at the 4:09 mark in the fourth quarter, seizing a 19-14 lead that they managed to preserve throughout the remainder of the game.

Up Next

Both teams are at home in CIAA action next week as Fayetteville State hosts Johnson C. Smith for homecoming while Livingstone returns to Salisbury to host Shaw.\