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Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics

Jadyn Johnson
3
Newberry NEW 1-4 , 1-2
24
Winner Lenoir-Rhyne LRU 5-1 , 3-1
Newberry NEW
1-4 , 1-2
3
Final
24
Lenoir-Rhyne LRU
5-1 , 3-1
Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
NEW Newberry 0 0 3 0 3
LRU Lenoir-Rhyne 0 10 14 0 24

Game Recap: Football | | Joel Krenz, Assistant AD for Media and Communications

Bears keep Bishop's Trophy in Hickory with 24-3 win over Newberry

HICKORY, NC - The Bears rebounded in a big way on Saturday, taking down Newberry 24-3 to keep the coveted Bishop's Trophy in Hickory. Jalen Ferguson connected with DeAree Rogers for two touchdowns, and the Bears defense held the Wolves to just 1-for-13 on third downs. 

"It felt great to finally be back between the bricks," stated head coach Doug Socha. "Obviously there are things we would like to be better, but coming away with the Bishops Cup trophy and keeping it here in Hickory was our goal. I'm proud of our fight today."

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: #17 Lenoir-Rhyne 24, Newberry 3
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (5-1, 3-1 SAC), Newberry (1-4, 1-2 SAC)
Location: Moretz Stadium I Hickory, N.C.

STORY OF THE GAME:
  • Nic Cheeley opened the game with an interception on Newberry's third play of the game.
  • The teams finished the first quarter tied 0-0.
  • Jalen Ferguson connected with DeAree Rogers early in the second quarter for the first score of the game.
  • Thanks to a 21-yard Jaelin Willis interception return, Jake Brown knocked in a field goal to give the Bears a 10-0 lead.
  • The Bears went into the half leading 10-0.
  • Following a Newberry field goal, Ferguson hit Rogers for a 48-yard touchdown pass to put LR up 17-3. 
  • Alex Boyd broke out for a 53-yard touchdown Lenoir-Rhyne's next possession, putting the Bears up 24-3.
  • Neither team scored in the fourth quarter and the game finished at 24-3. 
STATS OF THE GAME:
  • Jalen Ferguson had another monster game, going 25-for-36 for 328 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. 
  • DeAree Rogers finished with three receptions for 70 yards and two touchdowns. 
  • Adonis McDaniel led the team with five receptions for 98 yards. 
  • Alex Boyd notched 92 rushing yards and a touchdown. 
  • Nic Cheeley and Jaelin Willis each notched interceptions in the game.
  • Cheeley led the Bears with six tackles.
  • The Wolves were just 1-for-13 on third downs, compared to 8-for-16 for the Bears.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:
  • The Bears now lead the series with Newberry 49-35-7 and have won five of the last seven.
  • These teams first played in 1923. 
  • DeAree Rogers has now scored a touchdown in three straight games.
  • Jalen Ferguson is second in the conference at 277.67 yards/game.
  • This was the first time this season the Bears allowed less than 10 points in a game.
UP NEXT: The #17 Bears will hit the road again next week, traveling to Wilson, North Carolina, to take on the Barton Braves. Barton currently sits a 2-3 (1-2 SAC) and takes on Wingate tonight. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.
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