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Methodist MUFB 4-5 , 3-4
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Winner Averett AU 7-3 , 5-2
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Averett AU
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AU Averett 0 15 21 7 43

Game Recap: Football | | Ja'Shawn Steward-Johnson

Cougars Rally Past Visiting Monarchs

DANVILLE, Va.  In its USA South Athletic Conference finale, Methodist football fell to host Averett University, 43-7, Saturday evening.

After the Monarchs scored a first quarter touchdown and impressed both offensively and defensively, the Cougars were able to stifle and overwhelm Methodist, especially in the second half.

Defensively, the Monarchs were able to intercept Averett twice in the first half, including a 68-yard interception return by Taj Outten that set up a one-yard Vontre Howard touchdown. Through the first quarter, the Cougars also registered two first downs.

THE ESSENTIALS
Final Score: Averett def. Methodist, 43-7
Records: Methodist 4-5 (3-4 USA South), Averett 7-3 (5-2)
Location: Campbell Stadium; Danville, Va.

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • It all started really well for Methodist with a promising display in the first quarter.
  • On Averett's third offensive drive of the game, Taj Outten delivered with what could have been the play of the game. Outten jumped a hitch route and intercepted Bryce Jackson and returned it 68 yards before being tackled down at the Monarchs' one-yard line. Howard scored on the very next play to give Methodist momentum and a 7-0 lead.
  • The Monarch defense forced two three-and-outs of Averett on the Cougars' first two drives and held Averett to only one first down through the first 15 minutes.
  • Kobe Praylow returned the opening kickoff 43 yards to give Methodist a short field but three first downs later, a missed 25-yard field goal kept the game at 0-0. The Monarchs' next drive stalled near the red zone, at the Cougars' 25-yard line, due to a lost fumble.
  • A 25-yard field goal and a safety cut the deficit to 7-5 for Averett midway through the second quarter. With 3:48 remaining in the half, Joshua Tapscott exploded through the line and raced for a 70-yard touchdown run to give the Cougars their first lead at 12-7.
  • Kelvin Waites kept Averett from adding another touchdown with his interception at the goalline, capitalizing on an overthrown pass from Jackson.
  • The Cougars added another three points via a field goal as time expired in the half after Terrell England managed to pick off the Monarchs and return it 26 yards to the Methodist 15-yard line.
  • Averett exploded in the third quarter with 21 points (and 28 total in the second half) to take this game from the Monarchs. A blocked Methodist punt and a lost fumble afforded the Cougars two of those four touchdowns. 

STAT FACTS
  • Roderic Christian Jr.'s 15 tackles (four solo stops) and three tackles for a loss led the team.
  • Nate Jones had 12 total tackles, including four solo, along with two pass breakups.
  • In addition to his interception, Outten had 10 total tackles (four solo).
  • Bagley was credited with three quarterback hurries.
  • The Methodist pass defense was stout, holding Averett to 8-of-22 passing with two interceptions and just 123 yards through the air.
  • Tapscott led with a game-high 102 rushing yards on 13 carries for the Cougars, although 70 came on the long touchdown.

UP NEXT
The Monarchs close out the 2019 season on the road with a non-conference November 23 date against host Shenandoah University at 12 p.m. The game, originally scheduled to be the season opener as Methodist, was postponed.
    
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