EMORY, Va. – The Glenville State Football team lost to Emory & Henry, 38-7, today on the road to begin the 2024 season. The Pioneers produced 248 yards of total offense but had five turnovers, including four interceptions, while only forcing one turnover. The game was called early due to weather as at the beginning of the first delay, the head coaches of Emory & Henry and Glenville State agreed that after three delays they would revisit the situation. Following the third delay and the earliest time to resume play at 5:15 p.m., the decision was made to end the game.
1st Quarter
The Pioneers opened the game with the ball and had their drive extended on a pair of mental miscues by the Wasps. However, Glenville State couldn't take advantage of the 15-yard penalties and eventually had to punt it away. On Emory & Henry's first drive, it took them just seven plays to go 80 yards and score on an eight-yard run by Jordan Jackson. E&H used a fumble by GSU on the kickoff to extend their lead to 10-0 with a 37-yard field goal. Another turnover by the Pioneers allowed the Wasps to take over with good field position, eventually leading to another first quarter TD for E&H.
2nd Quarter
Following a stop by the GSU defense, the blue & white drove all the way down inside the 10 but came up emptied handed after a holding penalty moved them back and a missed field goal ended the drive. The turnover bug rolled over to the Pioneers next drive, as Garrett's pass was intercepted in the endzone.
Mark Shepherd Jr. put the ball back in the offense's hands with an interception of his own across the middle of the field. The Wasps forced their fourth turnover of the first half on Glenville's next possession with an interception down the sideline. Glenville State salvaged the remainder of the half, trailing 17-0.
3rd Quarter
A quick stop by the GSU defense was quickly shadowed by a pick-six from Emory & Henry as the Wasps extended their advantage to 24-0, just two minutes into the new half. On the Wasps' following drive, they were once again able to find the endzone on a 19-yard touchdown pass. The Pioneers were finally able to end their scoring drought with 2:56 remaining in the quarter when
Anthony Garrett found
Elijah Palmer from 10 yards out.
Brody Layman provided a spark with an onside kick that he also recovered. The Pioneers couldn't convert, turning the ball over on downs after getting past midfield. Shortly after, the Wasps made a big splash with a 54-yard touchdown pass.
4th Quarter
A weather delay shortly after the final quarter began paused the game for over an hour before the decision was made to call the game due to the inclement weather.
Final Stats
Emory & Henry
Charles Mutter III threw for 141 yards and two touchdowns on just 7-for-17 (41%) passing. He was intercepted once. Saint Francis (Pa.) transfer Jordan Jackson led all rushers with 89 yards on 17 carries and a touchdown. Cam Peoples finished with three receptions for 83 yards and two touchdowns, including a 54-yard TD reception. Jacob Robinson led the Wasps with seven tackles, one interception and 0.5 TFL. Addison Knicely, Jarrell Harrison and Ean Rhea also recorded an interception in the win.
Glenville State
Anthony Garrett threw for 174 yards and a touchdown on 15 completions as well as four interceptions. West Virginia transfer
Markquan Rucker led the Pioneers on the ground with 42 yards on eight carries.
Jeremiah King and
Zavione Wood had seven rushes each. Nine different Pioneers caught a pass, led by
Dylan Day and
Naseem Pacheco's three receptions.
Zavione Wood had two receptions for 40 yards out of the backfield and Towson transfer
Elijah Palmer netted a TD reception.
On the defensive side of the ball,
Hayden Moore logged six total tackles, 2.5 TFL and one sack.
Jamair Diaz and
Brogan Brown both finished with five tackles while Diaz added 2.5 TFL and 2.5 sacks.
Mark Shepherd Jr. forced a turnover in the second quarter with an interception.
Up Next For The Pioneers
The Pioneers host Lock Haven (Pa.) next Saturday for their home opener at 1 p.m.
