SALISBURY, N.C.- The Livingstone College Blue Bears earned an impressive 37-14 victory over the Virginia University of Lynchburg on Saturday, October 31, at Alumni Memorial Stadium.
After a scoreless first quarter, Livingstone found its rhythm in the second quarter, putting together three scoring drives to take a 20-7 lead into halftime.
Javen Parker opened the scoring with a one-yard touchdown run before
Andrew McClain added two rushing touchdowns, from 16 and six yards out, to give the Blue Bears control of the contest.
Livingstone carried that momentum into the third quarter. McClain connected with
Avery Hoggard for a 38-yard touchdown pass to extend the lead to 27-7. VUL answered with a 17-yard touchdown reception by Dustin Placide, but
Jason Zapata responded with a 21-yard field goal to keep the Blue Bears comfortably ahead.
The Blue Bears delivered the final blow when Manny Moss returned an interception 60 yards for a touchdown, sealing the 37-14 victory.
McClain led the offensive effort with 115 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns, along with 167 passing yards.
Jordan London also contributed a 53-yard rushing performance, while Hoggard provided a big play through the air. Defensively, Moss made a game-changing play with his 60-yard interception return for a touchdown.
The Blue Bears will close out their 2026 season next Saturday, November 7, as they celebrate Senior Day and host the Commemorative Classic. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Come out and show your support as we celebrate our seniors and cheer on the Blue Bears one final time this season!
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