November 17, 2018

BSU Football Advances to NCAA Second Round for First Time After Beating West Alabama 41-35

Bulldogs to Face Valdosta (Ga.) State Saturday on the Road

MEDIA CONTACT: Greg Goings, ggoings@bowiestate.edu, 301-860-3574

(BOWIE, Md.) – After capturing its first Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) championship a week ago, the Bowie State University football team (10-2) received a berth into the NCAA Division II Super Region 2 playoffs for the second consecutive season and defeated West Alabama 41-35, advancing for the first time into the second round. Bowie State faces Valdosta (Ga.) State Saturday on the road (time is TBA). BSU player runs with ball away from West Alabama player

The Bulldogs achieved their historic NCAA playoff victory in Bulldog Stadium before 1,531 Bowie State fans in attendance – only their second time hosting an NCAA playoff game.

Quarterback Amir Hall finished the game completing 31-of-48 passes for 360 yards and one touchdown also paced Bowie State in rushing yards with 51 and one score. Jordan Crockett had a BSU personal-best day, leading all receivers with 131 reception yards on seven receptions and one touchdown. Lansana Sesay matched Crockett's receptions (seven), tallying 86 yards, while Gilbert Lunsford added five catches for 50 yards.

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