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Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics

Christian Santana
19
Limestone LIM 5-3 , 4-2
21
Winner Lenoir-Rhyne LRU 7-1 , 5-1
Limestone LIM
5-3 , 4-2
19
Final
21
Lenoir-Rhyne LRU
7-1 , 5-1
Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
LIM Limestone 10 3 0 6 19
LRU Lenoir-Rhyne 0 14 0 7 21

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

Lenoir-Rhyne defense propels them to Homecoming victory over Limestone

HICKORY, NC - The Bears defense stepped up when they were needed most on Saturday. After a late touchdown to put the Saints within two, Na'Shawn Biggs and Royce Turner converged on Limestone's Doug Washington, stopping him short of the goal line for a failed two-point conversion attempt, sealing the victory for the Bears. 

"This was an unbelievable team win for us today," said head coach Doug Socha. "Homecoming here is special. We have some of the best fans and alumni in the country and it's great to celebrate them. There is so much tradition that comes with having over 100 years of football and we were happy to get the win."

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: #16 Lenoir-Rhyne 21, Limestone 19
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (7-1, 5-1 SAC), Limestone (5-3, 4-2 SAC)
Location: Moretz Stadium | Hickory, NC

STORY OF THE GAME:
  • Limestone scored on both their drives in the opening quarter, finishing the frame with a 10-0 lead.
  • The Bears answered early in the second, as Jalen Ferguson hit Tye Roberson for a 10-yard touchdown pass to make it 10-7. 
  • The Saints looked like they were going to go up 13-7 on their next drive, but a botched snap on a field goal attempt kept it a three point game.
  • Songa Yates burned his defender a few minutes later for Lenoir-Rhyne's second score of the game.
  • Limestone hit a field goal as time expired at the half to make it 14-13 in favor of the Bears at the break.
  • On the first play of the fourth quarter, Roberson fumbled the ball into the end zone, where Adonis McDaniel fell on it for the score, making it 21-13 Bears.
  • The teams saw a combined 10 drives over the next 14 minutes, none of which would end in a score. 
  • The Saints scored with just 1:13 left in the contest, cutting the game to two. 
  • Lenoir-Rhyne saw the jet sweep coming and stopped Limestone behind the line of scrimmage, securing the 21-19 victory. 
STATS OF THE GAME:
  • Jalen Ferguson was 18-for-31 for 217 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. 
  • Tye Roberson had a day, finishing with 11 carries for 37 rushing yards, and four receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown. 
  • DeAree Rogers led the Bears with four catches for 53 yards. 
  • Sophomore Ben Watson led the Bears with a career high nine tackles. 
  • Christian Santana notched five tackles, including 2.5 TFL. 
  • Chris Brown and Nic Cheeley each had an interception. 
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:
  • Lenoir-Rhyne is now 8-1 all-time against the Saints, having won seven straight.
  • The last two games between these teams has been decided by a combined five points. 
  • The Bears defense ranks third in the conference at 16.6 points allowed per game. 
  • They are second in the SAC with 15 total interceptions.
  • Chris Brown is tied for the conference lead with four interceptions.
  • Jalen Ferguson eclipsed the 2000-yard passing mark this game and now sits at 2,039 on the season. 
UP NEXT: Don't miss out, because next week the Bears play in their biggest game of the year as they host the (RV) Wingate Bulldogs at 1 p.m. from Moretz Stadium. Another playoff contender, the Bulldogs will be heading to Hickory after taking down Catawba in a close 24-15 contest. Lenoir-Rhyne will be looking for revenge as last season the Bulldogs upset the Bears 34-30 in Wingate. To purchase tickets for next week's contest, click HERE. 
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