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Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics

Shermon Davis
50
Winner Lenoir-Rhyne L-R 3-4 , 2-3
24
UVA Wise WIS 1-6 , 1-4
Winner
Lenoir-Rhyne L-R
3-4 , 2-3
50
Final
24
UVA Wise WIS
1-6 , 1-4
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
L-R Lenoir-Rhyne 17 10 16 7 50
WIS UVA Wise 0 10 0 14 24

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

Bears dominant in 50-24 win at UVA Wise

WISE, VA - Lenoir-Rhyne's offense found their footing on Saturday, taking down UVA Wise 50-24 in Virginia.

Leading the way was running back Shermon Davis, who went off for 243 rushing yards and a touchdown. His 243 yards are the most for a Lenoir-Rhyne running back since Nelson Brown ran for 256 against Tusculum in 2017. 

"Good team win! I felt like all three phases had good impact," said head coach Doug Socha. "We ran the ball well, played good defense, and special teams was solid. I love seeing our young guys get a chance to play at the end and have a chance to develop."

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Lenoir-Rhyne 50, UVA Wise 24
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (3-4, 2-3 SAC), UVA Wise (1-6, 1-4 SAC)
Location: Wise, Va. | Carl Smith Stadium

STORY OF THE GAME:
  • Lenoir-Rhyne opened the scoring with a Daniel Deneen Jr. field goal on the first drive of the game.
  • LJ Turner ran for a 10-yard score on the Bears' next drive.
  • Thanks to a huge TFL from Christian Santana and Brady Lindenmuth the Bears got the ball back and capitalized, scoring on a Wells Bettenhausen touchdown run.
  • The Bears scored on their fourth consecutive possession when Bettenhausen connected with Carson Spoonts for a 32-yard touchdown completion early in the second quarter. 
  • Following 10 points from UVA Wise, Deneen Jr. sent Lenoir-Rhyne to the half with a 27-10 lead .
  • Shermon Davis opened the second half scoring with a 38-yard touchdown run.
  • Carnell Ferguson recovered a UVA Wise fumble and Lenoir-Rhyne took advantage, quickly scoring on a Spoonts touchdown run.
  • Davis helped put the Bears in scoring position with a 63-yard rush on the first drive of the fourth.
  • LJ Turner capped off the drive with his second touchdown of the game.
  • The Cavaliers scored twice late in garbage time to give the game its final score.
STATS OF THE GAME:
  • Wells Bettenhausen was 17-for-25 with 235 yards, one passing and one rushing touchdown.
  • Shermon Davis carried the ball 14 times for 243 yards and a score.
  • LJ Turner ran for two touchdowns for the third time this year.
  • Mikel McClellan led the receivers with seven receptions for 87 yards.
  • Brodie Bradburn was dominant on defense, leading the team with eight tackles, two TFL, and a sack.
  • The Bears put up 564 yards of total offense, compared to 379 from UVA Wise.
  • Lenoir-Rhyne was 5-5 in the red zone and held possession for 34:32 of this game.
BEYOND THE STATS:
  • Lenoir-Rhyne is 5-1 all-time against the Cavaliers and have won the last four meetings.
  • Shermon Davis' 243 rushing yards is the sixth most in NCAA Division II this year.
  • This was the first time the Bears have scored 50 points in a game since defeating Shephard 63-17 in the 2023 NCAA First Round.
Up Next: Lenoir-Rhyne will host Wingate for homecoming next week. The Bulldogs are 3-4 (2-3 SAC) and took down Tusculum 31-14 earlier today. Kick-off for next week's game is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. 
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