SALISBURY — Lazarus Anderson found Mattew Henry for a three-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, but Virginia State's five touchdowns lead the Trojans over Livingstone, 37-7, on Saturday evening at Alumni Memorial Stadium.
"It's not about moral victories, it's about growth," said head coach Sean Gilbert.
The Blue Bears fall to 1-3 and will return to action on Saturday, October 1 for a 2:00 p.m. kickoff on the road against Bowie State on the CIAA Sports Network.
Trailing 10-0 late in the second quarter, Livingstone's defense never stopped showing up. After scoring their second touchdown, the Blue Bear defense blocked the extra point going into halftime, 16-0.
Myran Henderson led the Blue Bear defense with 13 tackles. Followed by Will Tims with nine. Kevin Larkins Jr and Ryan Hatter Jr both had seven tackles in Saturday evening's game.
Lazarus Anderson accounted for 115 yards of total offense (99 passing, 16 rushing).
Mattew Henry led the Blue Bears in receiving with seven catches for 53 yards. Quandarious Smith led in rushing with 35 yards.
"Some things are better on the other side, if you committ to the front side," said head coach Gilbert.
Up Next...
The Blue Bears travel to Bowie, Maryland to take on the Bulldogs of Bowie State University Saturday, October 1 at Bulldog Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m.
