GREENWOOD, S.C. – The Erskine College football team (2-4, 0-4 SAC) was defeated by Mars Hill University (3-2, 3-1 SAC) by a score of 33-13 at J.W. Babb Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Final | Mars Hill 33, Erskine 13
Records | Erskine 2-4 (0-4 SAC), Mars Hill (3-2, 3-1 SAC)
Location | Greenwood, S.C. (J.W. Babb Stadium)
 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• Bryce Jeffcoat was the game's leading passer, 14-for-21 for 150 yards, including a 53-yard touchdown pass to Floyd Lyles.
• Austin Parker also tossed a touchdown for the Fleet, finding Trevarus Walker for a 22-yard score in the second quarter.
• Mars Hill's Jervon Newton was the game's leading rusher, tallying 145 yards as MHU ran for 326 yards in the game.
• Abraham Temoney III led the Fleet defense with 9 tackles, while Joshua Kamoto and Carter each recovered a fumble and Caleb Gleason tallied an interception for the Erskine defense.

HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter:
Mars Hill began the game with a 6-minute drive, marching down the field and scoring the game's first touchdown. On their next drive, the Lions kicked a field a goal and led 10-0 after the first quarter.

Second Quarter:
Following a slow start to the game, the Fleet settled and made it a one-possession game on a Trevarus Walker 22-yard touchdown after the Fleet got tremendous starting field position on their first drive of the quarter. However, the Lions responded with a touchdown of their own on the ensuing drive, making it a 17-6 game. MHU added another score later in the quarter, but Erskine blocked a field goal in the final seconds of the half, trailing 24-6.

Third Quarter:
Carter Vest recovered a fumble halfway through the third quarter, but the period belonged to Mars Hill, who opened up a commanding 33-6 lead heading into the final quarter.

Fourth Quarter:
Caleb Gleason picked off the Mars Hill QB on their first drive of the fourth quarter, and then the Erskine defense forced another turnover, as Joshua Kamoto recovered a fumble. The Fleet took advantage of the second takeaway, with a 55-yard catch and run from Bryce Jeffcoat to Floyd Lyles. But, that would be all for the Fleet, as Mars Hill earned a 33-13 win.

WHAT'S NEXT?
Erskine goes on the road next Saturday to take on Carson-Newman University (2-4, 1-3 SAC) at 6:00 p.m.
 
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