GREENWOOD, S.C. – The Erskine College football team (0-11, 0-9 SAC) was defeated by Barton College (6-5, 4-5 SAC) by a score of 48-14 at J.W. Babb Stadium on Saturday to close out the 2023 season. Justin Wilson hauled in a 72-yard touchdown on Erskine's first offensive play of the afternoon, and De'Arius Hazel punched it in from a yard out on 4th down right before the half to cut the deficit to 20-14 at the break, but the second half belonged to the Bulldogs.
 
THE BASICS
Final | Barton 48, Erskine 14
Records | Erskine 0-11 (0-9 SAC), Barton (6-5, 4-5 SAC)
Location | Greenwood, S.C. (J.W. Babb Stadium)
 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• Craig Pender completed 11 of his 16 passes for 141 yards and a touchdown as the Fleet outgained the Bulldogs through the air, 142 to 74.
• Barton's Jordan Terrell had a career game on the ground, totaling 403 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
• Justin Wilson was the game's leading receiver with three receptions for 81 yards, including a 72-yard touchdown on Erskine's first play from scrimmage.
• On his senior day, Nolan Holloway, had a game-high 12 tackles, while Landon Zeigler added 10 tackles.

WHAT'S NEXT?
Saturday marked the end of the 2023 season as the Fleet now head into the offseason and prepare for their next challenges to come in 2024, as Erskine transitions into the Gulf South Conference as an associate member next year.
 
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