Joseph Johnson Blocked BSU Field Goal Attempted
10/25/2009 7:50:42 PM
Senior Enrique Cox returned a fumble 54 yards for a touchdown and Stephen Velasquez converted the extra point, lifting the Panthers to a stunning 17-16 Homecoming victory over the Bulldogs of Bowie State. The win keeps Virginia Union in the chase for the CIAA Eastern Division title, improving its record to 6-3 (5-1 in the CIAA).
Virginia Union’s English completed 12-of-24 passes for a game-high 157 yards with Joseph Jean-Pierre hauling in six of the passes for a game-high 78 yards. Stephen Johnson paced the VUU Panthers defense with a game-high 11 tackles.
The Virginia Union Panthers will wrap up the CIAA regular season at home for Parents and Friends weekend against Elizabeth City State.