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Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics

Songa Yates
Jackson Shoe
37
Lenoir-Rhyne LR 5-5 , 4-3
38
Winner Wingate WU 7-2 , 5-2
Lenoir-Rhyne LR
5-5 , 4-3
37
Final
38
Wingate WU
7-2 , 5-2
Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT F
LR Lenoir-Rhyne 14 10 0 7 6 37
WU Wingate 3 7 14 7 7 38

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

Bears drop heartbreaker at Wingate

WINGATE, N.C. - The Lenoir-Rhyne football team dropped an absolute heartbreaker on Saturday, falling 38-37 in overtime at Wingate. The Bears matched Wingate's overtime score with one of their own, but a two-point conversion was stuffed by the Bulldog defense. 

"It was a hard fought emotional game today," said head coach Doug Socha. "We had some missed opportunities and needed one more play."

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Wingate 38, Lenoir-Rhyne 37
Records: Wingate (7-2, 5-2 SAC), Lenoir-Rhyne (5-5, 4-3 SAC)
Location: Wingate, N.C. | Irwin Belk Stadium

STORY OF THE GAME:
  • The Bears opened up hot, scoring on their first drive thanks to a 47-yard touchdown pass form Khamoni Robinson to Zion Agnew. 
  • On Lenoir-Rhyne's next drive, Robinson hit Songa Yates for his 17th career touchdown, this time a 52-yard connection. 
  • Defensive back Desmond Greene stopped a promising Wingate drive with his fourth interception of the year. 
  • The Bear took advantage as Robinson capped off a 9 play, 65-yard drive with a seven yard rushing touchdown, putting LR up 21-3. 
  • Wingate scored quickly on their next possession but the Bears answered with a Brayden Cresimore field goal as time expired. 
  • The home side took control in the third quarter, scoring twice to make it a 24-24 game with one quarter remaining. 
  • With Wingate at the Lenoir-Rhyne 15, John Royal intercepted Bulldog quarterback Elijah Holmes and ran it back 52-yards, setting the Bears up with great field possession. 
  • Alex Boyd capped off the short drive with a five yard score. 
  • Despite a James Ussery interception, the Wingate defense stood tall, forcing quick drives from the Bears. 
  • Wingate went 74 yards in 1:34 to tie the game at 31 with 19 seconds remaining, sending the game to overtime. 
  • The Bulldogs scored in just three plays on their first overtime possession.
  • Robinson ran it in for six yards on the Bears OT possession, but their 2-point conversion attempt was stuffed by Wingate's Elijah Barnes. 
STATS OF THE GAME:
  • Khamoni Robinson was 21-for-30 with 283 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for two scores as well.
  • Alex Boyd has his first 100 yard rushing game of the year, finishing with 103 yards and score. 
  • Songa Yates tied a career-high with nine receptions, ending with 119 yards and a score.
  • Zion Agnew tallied five catches for 86 yards and a score.
  • James Ussery led the team with a career-high 13 tackles and a pick.
  • Wingate led 507-453 in total offense. 
  • Lenoir-Rhyne was 9-for-14 on third downs.
BEYOND THE STATS:
  • Songa Yates is now tied for seventh all-time in Lenoir-Rhyne history with 17 touchdown receptions.
  • Wingate has now won four straight against the Bears.
  • This was Lenoir-Rhyne's highest scoring game of the season.
  • Tate O'Bryan set a new career high with 76 receiving yards. 
  • Brayden Cresimore's 44-yard field goal was Lenoir-Rhyne's longest of the season.
The Bears have a rare late bye week next week. Their final game of the season will take place on Saturday, November 15th, at home against Catawba. This game doubles a senior day celebration. Catawba (6-3, 4-3 SAC) fell in a tight 24-16 game at Carson-Newman earlier tonight. 
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