Alabama State Hornets at Samford Bulldogs
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Witherspoon's TD proves the difference in Samford's 12-7 win over Alabama State
Witherspoon's TD completed a 13-play, 54-yard drive midway through the third quarter though the Bulldogs (1-2) failed to convert their 2-point run try.
Alabama State (1-2) got the ball back with five minutes left on its 20 but lost 8 yards on its final possession.
The Hornets took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter when Marcus Harris II went around right end for a 14-yard TD.
Samford got its first points on Quincy Crittendon's 5-yard pass to Iaan Cousin in the right corner on a drive sparked by a 46-yard Crittendon-to-Cousin connection. The Bulldogs' PAT was blocked.
Crittendon was 19-of-25 passing for 185 yards and was intercepted once. Witherspoon rushed for 126 yards on 23 carries.
Samford outgained Alabama State 305-209.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 7:58 | Marcus Harris II 14 Yd Run (Brandon Gilliam Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:46 | Iaan Cousin 5 Yd pass from Quincy Crittendon (Forrest Taylor PAT blocked) |
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TD | 3rd Period 7:01 | Damonta Witherspoon 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) |
Statistics
 ALST |
 SAM |
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|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1st Downs | 16 |
| 5-16 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-17 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 209 | Total Yards | 305 |
| 106 | Passing | 185 |
| 9/23 | Comp/Att | 19/25 |
| 4.6 | Yards per pass | 7.4 |
| 103 | Rushing | 120 |
| 34 | Rushing Attempts | 47 |
| 3.0 | Yards per rush | 2.6 |
| 6-37 | Penalties | 3-26 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 25:01 | Possession | 34:59 |
Game Information
Location: Birmingham, AL
Attendance: 6,045 · Capacity:
Southwestern Athletic - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson State | 9-2 | 7-0 |
| Alabama State | 5-5 | 4-3 |
| Alabama A&M | 5-5 | 3-3 |
| Florida A&M | 5-5 | 3-3 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 2-9 | 2-5 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-10 | 1-6 |
Southwestern Athletic - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Southern | 7-4 | 6-1 |
| Alcorn State | 6-5 | 5-2 |
| Texas Southern | 4-6 | 3-4 |
| Prairie View A&M | 5-6 | 3-4 |
| Grambling | 5-6 | 2-5 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3-8 | 2-5 |
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