Glenville, W.Va. - The Glenville State Pioneer football team fell on the road in their season finale at the University of Charleston Golden Eagles, 28-14.
Glenville State falls to (4-7, 3-7 MEC) while Golden Eagles close the season with a record of (4-6, 4-6 MEC).
After a scoreless first quarter, Glenville State managed to get on the board first with a D.J. Williams touchdown reception from Jaylen McNair.Â
UC's Tevion Cappe tied things up shortly after that going in from four yards out. Vernard Roberts put the Golden Eagles up 14-7 just before halftime with a one-yard touchdown plunge.Â
Early in the third quarter, James Bryant caught a hook from Mason Olszewski, broke a tackle and went the rest of the way for the 37-yard touchdown catch to make it 21-7.Â
Glenville State got a key stop forcing and recovering a fumble just as UC looked to go in for the score at the three-yard line. However, on the next play, McNair's pass was batted into the air where Keon Mabin snagged it and went in for the touchdown.Â
After a UC turnover, McNair and Williams hooked up again on a quick slant pass to cut the Golden Eagles lead to 28-14. However, neither team was able to manage a score in the fourth as Charleston picked up the victory.
