CHARLOTTE | Robert Adams started for the Golden Bulls and rushed for one touchdown to lead Johnson C. Smith University to a 30-13 win over Bluefield State University at Irwin Belk Complex on Saturday night.
THE BASICS
Score: Johnson C. Smith 30 | Bluefield State 13
Records: Golden Bulls (2-1, 1-0 CIAA) | Big Blue (1-2, 0-1 CIAA)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 17, 2023
Location: Irwin Belk Complex | Charlotte, NC
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Golden Bulls capped a 26-yard field goal from Al Garcia on a nine-play drive in the first quarter.
- On 13 plays the Golden Bulls again booted a 28 yarder to take a 3-0 in the second quarter.
- A 19-yard run by Robert Adams pushed the Golden Bulls lead 13-0 with 5:10 to play in the second quarter.
- JCSU special teams provided the next seven points on a blocked punt returned by Daryl Taybron to make the score 20-0 at halftime.
- Jahdi Loftland exploded for a 56-yard run to get Big Blue on the board to start the third quarter, cutting the lead 20-7.
- Garcia added his third field goal of the night from 22-yards away to push the lead to 23-7 with 6:52 to go in the contest.
- Jacob Newman ran in from five yards out to extend the lead 30-7.
- Big Blue got on the board for the final score 30-17
OFFENSIVE NOTABLES
- Robert Adams completed 7-of-16 passes for 45 yards and rushed in for one touchdown.
- Brevin Caldwell finished with three catches for 20.
DEFENSIVE NOTABLES
SPECIAL TEAMS NOTABLES
- The special teams proved big with three field goals, recovered a fumble and a punt return for a score.
- Al Garcia kicked a career-high three field goals from 26, 28, and 22 yards out.
UP NEXT
JCSU returns on the road to begin a three-game road stand, taking on the Lions of Lincoln University (Pa.) on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at 7:00 pm.
