BOWIE, Md. — Johnson C. Smith University suffered a heartbreaking 16-13 loss to Bowie State on Saturday at Bulldog Stadium, as the Bulldogs scored the go-ahead touchdown with :34 seconds remaining to secure the CIAA win.

The Golden Bulls (6-2, 5-1 CIAA) held a 13-9 lead in the fourth quarter before Bowie State (4-4, 4-2 CIAA)  with a seven-yard touchdown pass from Joshuah Keith to John Thompson.

Bowie State struck first in the opening quarter when Keith scored on a six yard run. The Bulldogs added to their lead with a 40-yard field goal by Gbakinro early in the second quarter to make it 9-0.

JCSU responded with a 13-yard field goal by Christopher Mejia with in the first half, trimming the deficit to 9-3 at the break.

The Golden Bulls continued to battle in the third quarter, cutting the margin to 9-6 on a 52-yard field goal by Alexis Rosario-Beltran.

JCSU took its first lead of the game in the fourth quarter. Damien Mazil connected with Brian Lane for a nine yard touchdown pass, as Rosario-Beltran converted the extra point to put the Golden Bulls ahead 13-9.

However, Bowie State's late scoring drive proved decisive, ending Johnson C. Smith's comeback effort.

Mazil recorded 186 yards, Fabian Duncan added 138 yards, and Lane contributed 84 yards for Johnson C. Smith.