Courtesy of Virginia Union Athletics
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CU
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VUU
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CU | 7 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 26 |
| VUU | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Virginia Union University’s Jada Byers rushed for 109 yards to set a new single-season rushing record, but Chowan University spoiled VUU’s perfect season by upsetting the Panthers 26-21 on Saturday, October 29, at Willie Lanier Field at Hovey Stadium in Richmond, Va.
Byers now has 1,669 yards on the season, eclipsing the previous record of 1,660 set by Andre Braxton in the 2000 season.
VUU’s Jahkari Grant completed 17 of 26 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns.
Virginia Union’s Armonii Burden returned a fumble 65 yards for another Panther touchdown in the game.
“Beyond the loss, I’m still very proud of my team,” said VUU Head Football Coach Dr. Alvin Parker. “We had our chances but didn’t capitalize and Chowan made some timely plays. Hats off to them for the victory.”
Virginia Union will wrap up the 2022 regular season when it travels to Petersburg, Va., to face Virginia State University at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5.
Next Game: at Virginia State University 11/5/2022 | 12:00 p.m.
Team Statistics
| Game Stats | CU | VUU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 302 | 289 |
| Pass Yards | 195 | 177 |
| Rushing Yards | 107 | 112 |
| Penalty Yards | 5-55 | 7-67 |
| 1st Downs | 14 | 16 |
| 3rd Downs | 4-13 | 6-15 |
| 4th Downs | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| TOP | 28:09 | 31:18 |
| 1ST QUARTER | ||
|---|---|---|
 12:10 – VUU – Sidibe, Said 22 yd pass from Grant, Jahkari (Myers, Brady kick) 6 plays, 68 yards, TOP 2:50 | 0 | 7 |
 08:01 – CU – Malik Tobias 32 yd pass from Rashad McKee (Jake Ray kick) 7 plays, 73 yards, TOP 4:02 | 7 | 7 |
| 3RD QUARTER | ||
| 05:01 – VUU – Burden, Armonii 65 yd fumble recovery (Myers, Brady kick) | 7 | 14 |
| 02:51 – CU – Tyrek McNeil 10 yd pass from Rashad McKee (Jake Ray kick blocked) 6 plays, 85 yards, TOP 2:06 | 13 | 14 |
| 4TH QUARTER | ||
| 07:08 – CU – Nic Wilson 22 yd blocked punt return (Rashad McKee pass failed) | 19 | 14 |
| 01:10 – CU – Kmare Carey 45 yd interception (Jake Ray kick) | 26 | 14 |
| 00:33 – VUU – Jiles, John 34 yd pass from Grant, Jahkari (Myers, Brady kick) 4 plays, 40 yards, TOP 0:31 | 26 | 21 |
