Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

WILBERFORCE, Ohio — Central State couldn't slow a surging Morehouse side that stacked back-to-back wins for the first time since 2021. Behind a grinding day from freshman back Nicholas Woodford, timely defense keyed by linebackers Sean Johnson and Zach Underwood, and a clutch fourth-quarter drive, the Maroon Tigers left Wilberforce with a 31–26 conference victory.
 
GAME SUMMARY

• 1Q – 2:22: K Davis Rowe drilled a 35-yard FG to open the scoring (3–0).
• 1Q – 0:52: Special teams/defense struck as Kenley Neal scooped a fumble for a TD; Rowe PAT (10–0).
• 2Q – 4:37: Rory Thomas dashed 18 yards for a TD (Rowe PAT) to push it to 17–0.
• 2Q – 1:05: CSU answered with an 11-yard TD pass (17–6).
• 3Q – 6:15: CSU pulled within three on an 11-yard TD plus a two-point conversion (17–14).
• 3Q – 0:46: Woodford powered in from nine yards (24–14).
• 3Q – 0:36: One-play strike: CSU hit a 75-yard TD (24–20).
• 4Q – 3:54: Miles Scott capped an 80-yard, 12-play march with a 3-yard TD to Christian Anderson (31–20)
• 4Q – 1:18: CSU's late 17-yard TD narrowed it, but Morehouse closed the door (31–26).

• Morehouse finished 4-for-4 in the red zone (24 points) and owned 32:00 time of possession.
• The defense produced 4 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, and a defensive TD
• Special teams steady: Rowe 1/1 FGs, 4/4 PATs; Seve Spruill averaged 35.0 on six punts with one inside the 20.

• Morehouse records consecutive victories for the first time since 2021 (that season included a three-game win streak).
• Maroon Tigers improve to 2–4 (2–2 SIAC).
• Confidence builder entering Homecoming week vs Lane College (winless).

• Rushing: Nicholas Woodford 24 carries, 95 yards, TD; Rory Thomas 5–35, TD.
• Passing: Miles Scott 19-of-28, 158 yards, TD (long 25).
• Receiving: Corey Pendergrass 4–30; Maurie Veney 4–17; Azari Brown 1–25; Christian Anderson 1–3, TD.
• Defense: Zach Underwood 9 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 2 FF; Sean Johnson 7 tackles, FR; Tyler Davis 9 tackles; Luca Chuecos 1.5 sacks.
• K/P: Davis Rowe FG 35, 4 PAT; Seve Spruill 6 punts, 210 yds.
• Returns: Zion Bouie 4 KR for 109 (long 40).

CONCLUSION
In a game that tightened late, Morehouse's balance—Woodford's steady ground work, Scott's poise on the fourth-quarter drive, and a playmaking front spearheaded by Underwood with Johnson cleaning up—proved decisive. The Maroon Tigers ride a two-game streak into Homecoming vs. Lane College looking to keep momentum rolling. For up-to-date athletic information on the Maroon Tigers, follow them on social media or online at www.morehouseathletics.com or Maroon Tiger football on Instagram @morehousefootball.
 

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ABOUT THE SOUTHERN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (SIAC)
The SIAC is a NCAA athletic conference consisting primarily of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with headquarters in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The SIAC includes 15 member institutions (Albany State University, Allen University, Benedict College, Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, Edward Waters University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Savannah State University, Spring Hill College, and Tuskegee University), which are located within a contiguous seven-state footprint (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio). The SIAC sponsors nine men's and seven women's sports and is a proud member of the NCAA Division II. For more information, visit www.thesiac.com.