The Albany State Golden Rams 4-game winning streak was halted by Allen University after being defeated (39-27) by the Yellow Jackets on Homecoming on Saturday afternoon at the Albany Municipal Coliseum.
With the loss, the Golden Rams fell to (4-3) overall and (4-1) in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The Yellow Jackets improved to (6-1) overall and (4-1) in the SIAC.
First Quarter
The Yellow Jackets took a (6-0) lead when Armone Harris caught an 18-yard touchdown pass from David Wright, III. The touchdown pass capped a 6-play drive that covered 34 yards. The PAT was missed.
Second Quarter
The Yellow Jackets extended their lead to (12-0) when Armone Harris caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from David Wright, III. The drive lasted 2-plays and covered 11 yards. The PAT was missed.
Beau Herrington scored on a 6-yard run to give the Yellow Jackets a commanding (18-0) lead. The drive covered 60 yards in 3 plays.
The Golden Rams responded when
Rashad Jordan caught a 52-yard touchdown pass from
Dionte Bonneau.
Eli Mashburn was successful on the PAT and the Golden Rams cut the Yellow Jackets lead to (18-7).
Frederick Gaines scored on a 5-yard touchdown run to the cut the Yellow Jackets lead to (18-14). The drive covered 12 yards on 3 plays.
Third Quarter
David Wright, III. Scored on a 24-yard run to increase the Yellow Jackets lead to (25-14). The drive covered 38 yards on 3 plays.
Fourth Quarter
The Golden Rams responded when
Kieren Jackson scored on an 80-yard touchdown pass from
Dionte Bonneau to cut the Yellow Jackets lead to (25-21). Once again,
Eli Mashburn's PAT was successful.
Jamal Jones scored on a 24-yard run to increase the Yellow Jackets lead to (32-21). The touchdown run capped a 5-play drive that covered 47 yards.
The Yellow Jackets extended their lead to (39-21) when Alan Riggins scored on a 7-yard run.
The Golden Rams scored on the final play of the game when
Devon Dorsey caught a 31-yard touchdown pass from
Dionte Bonneau to make the final score (39-27).
Statistics
The Golden Rams finished with 17 first downs and 469 yards of total offense. The Golden Rams rushed for 97 yards and passed for 372 yards. The Golden Rams were 5/15 on 3
rd downs in the game.
Dionte Bonneau was 18/35 for 372 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Bonneau also led the Golden Rams in rushing with 34 yards.
Devon Dorsey led the Golden Rams in receiving with 3 catches for 125 yards and 1 touchdown.
Kieren Jackson finished with 4 receptions for 99 yards and 1 touchdown.
Rashad Jordan contributed with 2 catches for 80 yards and 1 touchdown.
Defensively,
Jalen Mitchell led the Golden Rams with 13 tackles.
Daytin Baker finished 8 tackles and 1 interception.
Cameron Watts also recorded an interception for the Golden Rams.
Anthony Harvey recorded a sack for the "Dirty Blue" defense.
The Yellow Jackets finished with 22 first downs and 427 yards of total offense. The Yellow Jackets rushed for 132 yards and passed for 295 yards. The Yellow Jackets were 10/18 on 3
rd downs.
David Wright, III. Was 27/43 for 295 yards with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Beau Herrington led the Yellow Jackets with 18 rushes for 68 yards and 1 touchdown. Armone Harris led the Yellow Jackets with 8 receptions for 136 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Kayleb Pierce led the Yellow Jackets with 9 tackles. Marques Sherman finished with 3 tackles and 1 interception for the Yellow Jackets.
Next Game
The Golden Rams will be back in action against the Edward Waters Tigers at 6:00 pm on Saturday, October 21, in Jacksonville, Florida.
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