Delaware State Hornets at Sacred Heart Pioneers
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Delaware State's Montes stops 2-point conversion for 17-15 win over Sacred Heart
The Hornets (1-1) took a 17-9 lead on Jaden Sutton's 39-yard touchdown run midway through the fourth quarter, but the Pioneers (0-1) responded with an 11-play, 66-yard drive. Xavier Leigh capped the drive by scampering around left end with 1:54 to play.
Going for the tie, Michalski rolled right but couldn't find an open receiver before Montes loomed in front of him. Michalski reversed field but had a slight slip and Montes caught him from behind.
The Hornets couldn't run out the clock, but Sacred Heart couldn't make anything happen in the final 90 seconds.
A 41-yard pass from Marqui Adams to Kristian Tate gave Delaware State a 7-6 lead at the half.
Matt King's third field goal put the Pioneers on top in the third quarter, but Nathan Wilson answered for the Hornets early in the fourth.
Adams threw for 150 yards and Sutton ran for 86 for Delaware State, which lost at Hawaii last weekend.
Leigh led Sacred Heart with 91 yards on the ground.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Hornets at Pioneers 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 8:05 | Matt Kling 34 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:00 | Kristian Tate 41 Yd pass from Marqui Adams (Nathan Wilson Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 1:41 | Matt Kling 41 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 3rd Period 5:02 | Matt Kling 30 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 12:03 | Nathan Wilson 29 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 7:20 | Jaden Sutton 39 Yd Run (Nathan Wilson Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:54 | Xavier Leigh 4 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) |
Statistics
 DSU |
 SHU |
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|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1st Downs | 20 |
| 4-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-10 |
| 2-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 295 | Total Yards | 341 |
| 150 | Passing | 104 |
| 14/22 | Comp/Att | 12/23 |
| 6.8 | Yards per pass | 4.5 |
| 145 | Rushing | 237 |
| 33 | Rushing Attempts | 43 |
| 4.4 | Yards per rush | 5.5 |
| 3-25 | Penalties | 3-35 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 28:11 | Possession | 31:49 |
Game Information
Location: Fairfield, CT
Attendance: 4,271 · Capacity:
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