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Virginia Union delivered a commanding performance against Shaw, rolling to a 49-6 victory behind a prolific passing attack, a productive ground game and a defense that kept the Bears off the scoreboard for three quarters.
The Panthers scored on their first two possessions and carried a 35-0 lead into halftime. Virginia Union added two more touchdowns in the second half before Shaw finally broke through with a fourth-quarter touchdown, but the Panthers’ early dominance had already put the game out of reach.
Virginia Union finished with 417 total yards, including 234 passing yards and 183 rushing yards, while limiting Shaw to 169 yards of total offense.
Rosales Throws Four Touchdowns as Wright Hauls in Two Scores
Virginia Union quarterback RJ Rosales led the offensive explosion, completing 10 of 15 passes for 193 yards and four touchdowns without throwing an interception. He connected with four different receivers for scores, helping the Panthers build an insurmountable first-half advantage.
Wide receiver Montrell Wright was Rosales’ top target, catching four passes for 91 yards and two touchdowns. Wright opened the scoring with a 27-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter before adding a 41-yard scoring catch in the third.
Latrell Sutton also delivered a big performance, recording four receptions for 81 yards and a 39-yard touchdown late in the first half. Ben Haulmark added an 18-yard touchdown reception, while Lyvarius Gilbert caught a 26-yard touchdown pass from Myles Derricott in the fourth quarter.
Derricott finished 2-of-3 passing for 41 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
The Panthers also found success on the ground. Ramon Brown led the rushing attack with 94 yards on 18 carries, while Raphael Tucker rushed for 55 yards on 10 attempts and added a touchdown. Jerome Jones contributed 19 rushing yards and a touchdown on four carries.
Virginia Union Defense Stifles Shaw
The Panthers’ defense played a major role in the lopsided result, limiting Shaw to just 169 yards of total offense and nine first downs through the air and on the ground combined.
Virginia Union recorded four sacks for 25 yards in losses and intercepted two passes. Derr. Burroughs returned an interception 39 yards, while Quincy Jefferson also picked off a pass. The Panthers held Shaw to 2-of-11 on third-down conversions and forced the Bears to punt seven times.
Ahmad Ross paced Virginia Union with 10 total tackles, including two tackles for loss. Tristian Lux and Will Flythe each recorded a sack, while several other Panthers contributed to the defensive pressure.
Shaw Finally Gets on the Board
Shaw struggled to generate offense for most of the afternoon before finding the end zone with 4:15 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Quarterback Alexander Marsh connected with Mekhi Gaines Coakley on an eight-yard touchdown pass to cap an 11-play, 73-yard drive. However, Benjamin Turner’s extra-point attempt was blocked, leaving the Bears with six points.
Marsh completed 9 of 23 passes for 85 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. He was also sacked four times for 25 yards in losses.
Running back Trey Thorpe led Shaw with 75 yards on 14 carries, averaging 5.4 yards per attempt. Gaines Coakley caught three passes for 18 yards and the team’s lone touchdown.
Despite Thorpe’s production, Shaw finished with only 84 net rushing yards and 85 passing yards.
Virginia Union Improves to 7-1
The victory improved Virginia Union to 7-1 overall and 6-0 in CIAA play, according to the conference’s official box score. Shaw fell to 4-3 overall and 2-5 in conference action.
Virginia Union controlled the game in nearly every major category, including total offense, first downs, passing touchdowns and third-down efficiency. The Panthers also converted three of four fourth-down attempts and scored on all three of their red-zone opportunities.
After building a 35-point halftime lead, Virginia Union maintained control throughout the second half to secure the 49-6 victory at Hovey Field in Richmond, Virginia.
Final Score
Virginia Union delivered a commanding performance against Shaw, rolling to a 49-6 victory behind a prolific passing attack, a productive ground game and a defense that kept the Bears off the scoreboard for three quarters.
The Panthers scored on their first two possessions and carried a 35-0 lead into halftime. Virginia Union added two more touchdowns in the second half before Shaw finally broke through with a fourth-quarter touchdown, but the Panthers’ early dominance had already put the game out of reach.
Virginia Union finished with 417 total yards, including 234 passing yards and 183 rushing yards, while limiting Shaw to 169 yards of total offense.
Rosales Throws Four Touchdowns as Wright Hauls in Two Scores
Virginia Union quarterback RJ Rosales led the offensive explosion, completing 10 of 15 passes for 193 yards and four touchdowns without throwing an interception. He connected with four different receivers for scores, helping the Panthers build an insurmountable first-half advantage.
Wide receiver Montrell Wright was Rosales’ top target, catching four passes for 91 yards and two touchdowns. Wright opened the scoring with a 27-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter before adding a 41-yard scoring catch in the third.
Latrell Sutton also delivered a big performance, recording four receptions for 81 yards and a 39-yard touchdown late in the first half. Ben Haulmark added an 18-yard touchdown reception, while Lyvarius Gilbert caught a 26-yard touchdown pass from Myles Derricott in the fourth quarter.
Derricott finished 2-of-3 passing for 41 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
The Panthers also found success on the ground. Ramon Brown led the rushing attack with 94 yards on 18 carries, while Raphael Tucker rushed for 55 yards on 10 attempts and added a touchdown. Jerome Jones contributed 19 rushing yards and a touchdown on four carries.
Virginia Union Defense Stifles Shaw
The Panthers’ defense played a major role in the lopsided result, limiting Shaw to just 169 yards of total offense and nine first downs through the air and on the ground combined.
Virginia Union recorded four sacks for 25 yards in losses and intercepted two passes. Derr. Burroughs returned an interception 39 yards, while Quincy Jefferson also picked off a pass. The Panthers held Shaw to 2-of-11 on third-down conversions and forced the Bears to punt seven times.
Ahmad Ross paced Virginia Union with 10 total tackles, including two tackles for loss. Tristian Lux and Will Flythe each recorded a sack, while several other Panthers contributed to the defensive pressure.
Shaw Finally Gets on the Board
Shaw struggled to generate offense for most of the afternoon before finding the end zone with 4:15 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Quarterback Alexander Marsh connected with Mekhi Gaines Coakley on an eight-yard touchdown pass to cap an 11-play, 73-yard drive. However, Benjamin Turner’s extra-point attempt was blocked, leaving the Bears with six points.
Marsh completed 9 of 23 passes for 85 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. He was also sacked four times for 25 yards in losses.
Running back Trey Thorpe led Shaw with 75 yards on 14 carries, averaging 5.4 yards per attempt. Gaines Coakley caught three passes for 18 yards and the team’s lone touchdown.
Despite Thorpe’s production, Shaw finished with only 84 net rushing yards and 85 passing yards.
Virginia Union Improves to 7-1
The victory improved Virginia Union to 7-1 overall and 6-0 in CIAA play, according to the conference’s official box score. Shaw fell to 4-3 overall and 2-5 in conference action.
Virginia Union controlled the game in nearly every major category, including total offense, first downs, passing touchdowns and third-down efficiency. The Panthers also converted three of four fourth-down attempts and scored on all three of their red-zone opportunities.
After building a 35-point halftime lead, Virginia Union maintained control throughout the second half to secure the 49-6 victory at Hovey Field in Richmond, Virginia.
Final Score
6
Shaw 4-3 , 2-5
49
Winner Virginia Union 7-1 , 6-0
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Virginia Union | 14 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 49 |
Team Statistics
| Statistic | SHAW | VUU |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST DOWNS | ||
| Total | 11 | 23 |
| Rushing | 5 | 14 |
| Passing | 4 | 9 |
| Penalty | 2 | 0 |
| RUSHING | ||
| Total (Net) | 84 | 183 |
| Attempts | 28 | 46 |
| Avg. Per Rush | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Yds. Gained | 115 | 204 |
| Yds. Lost | 31 | 21 |
| PASSING | ||
| Total (Net) | 85 | 234 |
| Comp.-Att.-Int. | 9-23–2 | 12-18-1 |
| Avg. / Att. | 3.7 | 13.0 |
| Avg. / Comp. | 9.4 | 19.5 |
| TDs | 1 | 5 |
| TOTAL OFFENSE | ||
| Yards | 169 | 417 |
| Plays | 51 | 64 |
| Avg. / Play | 3.3 | 6.5 |
| Fumbles – Lost | 0-0 | 2–1 |
| Penalties – Yds. | 9–63 | 5-45 |
| PUNTING | ||
| Punts – Yds. | 7–288 | 1-36 |
| Avg. / Punt | 41.1 | 36.0 |
| Inside 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 50+ Yds. | 1 | 0 |
| Touchbacks | 0 | 0 |
| Fair Catch | 1 | 1 |
| KICKOFFS | ||
| Total – Yds. | 2-110 | 8–449 |
| Avg. Yds. / Kickoff | 55.0 | 56.1 |
| Touchbacks | 0 | 3 |
| RETURNS | ||
| Punt: Total – Yds. – TDs | 0-0-0 | 4-75-0 |
| Punt: Avg. / Return | 0 | 18.8 |
| Kickoff: Total – Yds. – TDs | 3-40-0 | 2-57-0 |
| Kickoff: Avg. / Return | 13.3 | 28.5 |
| INT: Total – Yds. – TDs | 1-0-0 | 2–39-0 |
| Fumble: Total – Yds. – TDs | 1-13-0 | 0-0-0 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | ||
| Misc. Yards | 0 | 0 |
| Poss. Time | 26:24 | 33:36 |
| 3rd. Down Conv. | 2 of 11 | 5 of 10 |
| 4th. Down Conversions | 0 of 0 | 3 of 4 |
| Red-Zone: Scores – Chances | 1-2 | 3–3 |
| Sacks: Total – Yds. | 1-4 | 4–25 |
| PAT: Total – Made | 0-1 | 7–7 |
| 2PT Conversion: Total – Made | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Field Goals: Total – Made | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Scoring Summary
Time | Scoring Play | SHAW | VUU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12:53 | VUU – Montrell Wright 27 yd pass from RJ Rosales (Gage Miller kick) 5 plays, 52 yards, TOP 2:07 | 0 | 7 |
| 1st | 07:30 | VUU – Jerome Jones 7 yd run (Gage Miller kick), 8 plays, 52 yards, TOP 3:48 | 0 | 14 |
| 2nd | 14:57 | VUU – Raphael Tucker 3 yd run (Gage Miller kick), 5 plays, 24 yards, TOP 2:00 | 0 | 21 |
| 2nd | 07:55 | VUU – Ben Haulmark 18 yd pass from RJ Rosales (Gage Miller kick) 9 plays, 40 yards, TOP 4:47 | 0 | 28 |
| 2nd | 01:48 | VUU – Latrell Sutton 39 yd pass from RJ Rosales (Gage Miller kick) 5 plays, 58 yards, TOP 2:17 | 0 | 35 |
| 3rd | 09:40 | VUU – Montrell Wright 41 yd pass from RJ Rosales (Gage Miller kick) 8 plays, 71 yards, TOP 4:16 | 0 | 42 |
| 4th | 10:11 | VUU – LyvariusGilbert 26 yd pass from Myles Derricott (Gage Miller kick) 3 plays, 40 yards, TOP 1:59 | 0 | 49 |
| 4th | 04:15 | SHAW – MGaines Coakley 8 yd pass from Alexander Marsh (Benjamin Turner kick blocked) 11 plays, 73 yards, TOP 5:47 | 6 | 49 |
| 6 | 49 |
