GLENVILLE, W.Va. - The Glenville State Football team won a thriller at Morris Stadium earlier today, defeating UNC Pembroke, 14-7. The Pioneers ran for nearly 200 yards on the ground to improve their record to (2-2, 2-0 MEC).
 
1st Quarter
It was a defensive slugfest to begin the game, as both teams went three and out twice before the Braves picked up a first down on their third drive of the game, marking the first, first down of the contest. The drive came to an end when UNC Pembroke's 51-yard field goal attempt missed wide left.
 
2nd Quarter
On the Pioneers ensuing possession, they were able to drive all the way down to UNCP five-yard line, thanks to a third down completion from Anthony Garrett and a pair of costly penalties on the Braves. However, the field goal would be missed as the game stayed a 0-0 tie. A deep ball down the sideline and a Sincere Baines two-yard run put UNC Pembroke on the board, leading 7-0 with just over four minutes remaining in the half. Following a short drive by GSU, the Braves had a chance to extend their lead but another miss on a field goal attempt kept the game at 7-0 going into the locker room.
 
3rd Quarter
In the opening drive of the new half, Glenville State used a 49-yard carry by Zavione Wood and a balanced passing attack to score as Garrett found Jeremiah King wide open from six yards out to tie it up at 7-7. Quick drives by the Pioneers and the Braves retained the tie heading into the final quarter of the play.
 
4th Quarter
GSU got within the UNCP 30-yard line out of the quarter shift, but a stand by the Braves defense on 4th and 5 gave the ball back to UNC Pembroke. After another strong possession from the blue and white's defense, the Pioneer offense managed to put together a six-plus minute drive that ended in an eight-yard touchdown run from Markquan Rucker, making it 14-7 GSU. Mark Shepherd Jr. and Sean Scott sealed the deal for the Pioneers, producing interceptions on back-to-back drives as Glenville State won, 14-7.
 
Final Stats
UNC Pembroke
Colin Johnson was 17-24 with 154 yards and two interceptions through the air. Sincere Baines led the rushing attack, netting 63 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. Johnson completed a pass to eight different receivers, led by Josh Jenkins' four catches and Que Kennedy's 54 yards. Defensively, UNCP was spearheaded by Evan VanMeter's eight total tackles. Malik McKenzie (seven tackles, 1.5 TFL) and Jamae Blank (seven tackles, one TFL and one sack) were also making plays for the Braves.
 
Glenville State
Anthony Garrett was efficient, completing 13 of 19 passes for 73 yards and a touchdown. Zavione Wood averaged 10.3 yards per carry, finishing the game with 103 yards on 10 rushes. West Virginia transfer Markquan Rucker had 23 carries for 91 yards and a crucial touchdown in the 4^th quarter. Garrett also completed a pass to eight different receivers, with Naseem Pacheco leading the charge with four receptions for 29 yards and Jeremiah King finished with a TD reception.
 
Bridgeport product Hayden Moore led the Pioneers in tackles with seven, while Shaun Sterling Jr. added six tackles and a TFL. Joshua Carr was disruptive all game long, ending the day with two tackles, two TFL's and a sack. Sean Scott and Mark Shepherd Jr. both had interceptions in the victory.
 
Up Next For The Pioneers
The Pioneers will travel to the capital city next Saturday (Oct. 5) to take on the undefeated and 19th ranked Charleston Golden Eagles. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m.
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