GREENWOOD, S.C. – The Erskine College football team (2-6, 0-6 SAC) was defeated by the University of Virginia's College at Wise (2-6, 1-5 SAC) by a score of 28-13 at J.W. Babb Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Final | UVA Wise 28, Erskine 13
Records | Erskine 2-6 (0-6 SAC), UVA Wise 2-6 (1-5 SAC)
Location | Greenwood, S.C. (J.W. Babb Stadium)
 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• Bryce Jeffcoat was 11-for-20 through the air as the Fleet edged UVA Wise in passing yards, 135 to 117.
• Jeffcoat was also the Fleet's leading rusher with 44 yards on the ground, but UVA Wise totaled 152 yards on the ground to Erskine's 78.
• Kevon Catoe had the Fleet's lone touchdown of the day, finding the endzone from a yard out in the first quarter.
• Joshua Kamoto had a game-high 10 tackles, while Caleb Gleason added a forced fumble and then recovered it for the Cavaliers' lone turnover.

HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter:
Erskine's defense dominated the open quarter, forcing a three-and-out on the game's opening drive and then Caleb Gleason recovered a fumble on the Cavaliers' next drive. Kevon Catoe cashed in the short field with a 1-yard touchdown run to open the scoring. The Fleet defense continued to impose its will in the opening period and West Hiller added a field goal as Erskine led 10-0 after the first quarter.

Second Quarter:
Both defenses were in control in the second quarter, but UVA Wise got a safety on a blocked punt and found the endzone in the closing minutes of the first half. The Fleet stopped the Cavaliers on the ensuing two-point attempt and held a narrow 10-8 lead at the break.

Third Quarter:
UVA Wise scored a pair of touchdowns in the third quarter, opening up a 21-10 lead with about 5 minutes remaining in the quarter. West Hiller connected on a 37-yard field goal to trim the deficit to 21-13, making it a one-score game heading into the final quarter.

Fourth Quarter:
The Fleet had two offensive possessions early in the fourth quarter with a chance to get closer and even tie the game but were unable to score. UVA Wise then regained its two-possession lead on a 28-yard touchdown run with under 9 minutes remaining. The Fleet moved the ball into Cavaliers' territory but turned the ball over on downs with just 3:08 to go in the game. UVA Wise sulked away the final minutes as they came from behind to defeat Erskine, 28-13.

WHAT'S NEXT?
Erskine continues conference play on the road with a tall test against Tusculum University (7-1, 5-1 SAC) next Saturday at 1:30 p.m. That will be the Fleet's first trip to Tusculum; the Pioneers won at Erskine back in March 2021, during Erskine's first football season in 70 years.
 
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