Glenville, W.Va. – UNC Pembroke's Josh Jones threw for 350 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Braves to a 30-7 win over Glenville State on Saturday afternoon in the spring opener for the Pioneers.
 
How It Happened
 
First Quarter:
 
Early in the first UNCP got off to a quick start forcing a three-and-out on defense, and then needing just three plays to go 75 yards for the 7-0 lead. Jones hit Eric Price 35 yards for the score.
 
The Pioneers offense got back on track and got the ball down to the Braves 8-yard line, but their field goal attempt was blocked.
 
Second Quarter:
 
Lynch got an interception early in the second quarter for Glenville State, but the Pioneers were unable to take advantage of the turnover. The Braves pushed another six across the line while adding the extra point kick minutes before halftime as Jones hit Sean Brown from eight yards out in the corner of the end zone to make it 14-0 at the half.
 
Third Quarter:
 
The Braves made it 20-0 by taking the first possession of the third quarter 74 yards on five plays and gave Jones his third TD pass of the day, again to Prince. UNCP was at it again just six minutes later, this time on a Jones to Hicks connection from 11 yards out.
 
Fourth Quarter:
 
The Pioneers finally got on the board on their next possession as Heltzel found Huff for an 18-yard touchdown pass. Glenville State got a stop, but could not convert on offense and get momentum.
 
UNCP then went on a long, 13-play, 68-yard drive that resulted in a field goal to make it 30-7 with just five minutes left in the game.
 
The Pioneers turned the ball over on their next possession, but the Braves missed points on a failed field goal attempt. Glenville State was unable to get points on its final possession for the final 30-7 margin.
 
Inside The Box Score
 
UNCP had 474 yards of total offense, and limited Glenville State to 167 of total yards. The Pioneers managed just 27 yards on 25 carries.
 
Tim Heltzel was 12-of-24 for 134 yards with one touchdown, but was sacked four times.
 
Zay Huff had four catches for 69 yards and pulled in the only score for the Pioneers on the day. David Livingston had a game-high seven tackles, including a sack. Dane Lynch had an interception.
 
Jones was 26-of-32 for 350 yards with four scores and an interception. Shammond Hicks had nine catches for 109 yards. Amari Brice had five tackles to lead the Braves on defense. 

Coming Up

The Blue and White will uniform up again in seven days on the campus of University of Charleston. Kick off is slated for March 20th at 12:00pm