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Grambling State secures first win of the season over Jackson State, 44-21

HBCU Sports by HBCU Sports
October 6, 2019
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Photo: JSU Communications

Photo: JSU Communications

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JACKSON, Miss. – The Grambling State University football team stepped into the win column on Saturday evening as they defeated Jackson State, 44-21, at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.

“I can’t say enough, how much our character really reveals itself, in this tough time that we have been going through. I’m so happy for them, but we still have a lot of work to do,” said Grambling State head coach Broderick Fobbs.

The first half of the game started off slow, as both Grambling and Jackson State remained scoreless in the first quarter. With Jackson State still having possession of the ball leading into the second, the opportunity for them to score first was seized as running back Jordan Johnson rushed for two yards into the end zone. After the PAT by Josh Littles, Jackson State led, 7-0.

On Grambling State’s second drive, Geremy Hickbottom threw 2-for-6 for 28 yards and even rushed for 11 yards, but it didn’t result in a touchdown. It was Miguel Mendez’s 27-yard field goal that gave GSU their first three points on the board.

With less than a minute remaining in the quarter, Hickbottom (while on the quarterback keeper) fumbled the ball, and although it was recovered by Rashad Jenkins, Grambling State who would take the lead of the game as De’Andre Hogues blocked a 37-yard field goal attempt. Devanir Martin, who was at the right place at the right time, picked up the ball and secured a 70-yard scoop and score into the end zone for GSU. Following Mendez’s PAT, Grambling State was up 10-7 at halftime.

Lyndon Rash led GSU in rushing with 39 yards, while Jalon Jones paced his team with 75. Hickbottom was 9-of-13 for 73 yards, while Jones threw 11 passes for 28 yards. Donald Johnson led Grambling State in receiving yards with 17, while Warren Newman led Jackson State with 10. Joseph McWilliams led GSU with five tackles, and Keonte Hampton tallied six.

Grambling State went through two drives before they were able to score again; on the third Hickbottom’s pass connected to Lyndon Rash for six yards for the touchdown. Following the PAT, GSU led, 17-7, with a 10-point deficit toward JSU.

Grambling State decided to stretch their lead, this time by 17, as Lyndon Rash rushed 59 yards into the end zone in a two play, 63 yards, 0:29 possession of the ball scoring drive. Following Mendez’s PAT, GSU now led, 24/7.

Not looking to see a blowout on their own field, Jackson State answered with a four-play, 65-yards, 1:43 possession scoring drive after Derrick Ponder’s pass to Ra’Mei Wallace was complete for 52 yards. Following Adrian Salazar’s field goal, the score was now 24-14, with GSU still leading.

Turning Point
The fourth quarter belonged to GSU as Grambling State decided to widen the gap in points deficit between them and Jackson State some more, with three more scoring touchdowns. Hickbottom connected with Lyndon Rash for 10 yards into the end zone, and Joseph “Baby Joe” Williams intercepted a pass and returned the ball for 44 yards. With 8:16 remaining in the quarter, Dominique rushed for 31 yards into the end zone. Only two of three Mendez’s PAT kicks were good, but the lead had now expanded to 30 points (44-14).

Jackson State was able to score one last time as Ponder’s pass to Newman for 10 yards was complete. Salazar’s PAT was good, and the updated score was now 44-21.

Courtesy: GSU Athletics

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  1. RONNIE CARTER says:
    6 years ago

    How the mighty have fallen, bad management has led to this from the president to the athletic director and definitely the coaches they all sign off on this bill last year instead of the bill getting paid looks like it’s getting bigger and worst.Jackson State once a powerful,great and proud football program has fallen to the bottom of HBCU and FCS football.In three consecutive years they have lost to three D2 program KSU this year 33-25 out of the SIAC conference. This was a pitiful lost not only for JSU but it looks really bad on the SWAC as been a better conference.JSU has the largest fan base gameday attendance of any HBCU or FCS football program in the nation. Unlike other programs in the state the parents that went to JSU are not sending there talented football son their because they dont feel it would be a good fit and they dont trust putting there son football future in the hands of these coaches.Think about it for the band yes but for football ? we looking elsewhere.You can’t live off the past forever this is the now generation recruits. In other words what have you done lately ?

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