Mars Hill downs Tusculum on Senior Day
The Mars Hill football team (8-2, 6-1 SAC) defeated Tusculum (4-6, 2-5 SAC) Saturday afternoon at home on Senior Day by a score of 20-7.
MARS HILL, N.C. – The Mars Hill football team (8-2, 6-1 SAC) defeated Tusculum (4-6, 2-5 SAC) Saturday afternoon at home on Senior Day by a score of 20-7.
The Lions racked up over 310 yards of offense including 175 yards on the ground. Mars Hill dictated play by controlling possession for nearly 37 minutes. The Lions extend their winning streak to six games, four straight inside Meares Stadium. The eighth win marks the highest win total since 2011.
Scoring by Quarter
First Quarter Scoring – MHU 8-0
07:21 – MHU – Lafayette Gurvin 8-yard reception from Jimmy Urzua (2 pt. conversion good)
Second Quarter Scoring – MHU 18-0
07:30 – MHU – Joraye Morrison 1-yard rush (Kick good)
00:00 – MHU – Hunter Bridges 19-yard field goal
Third Quarter Scoring – MHU 18-0
N/A
Fourth Quarter Scoring – MHU 20-7
11:01 – TU – Justice Parham 7-yard reception from Tre Simmons (Kick good)
05:18 – MHU – Safety (Octaveus Askew blocked punt)
Notable Performers
QB Jimmy Urzua – 10-of-22, 135 yards, 1 TD
RB Joraye Morrison – 26 rushes, 107 yards, 1 TD
TE Beau DeBerry – 3 receptions, 46 yards
WR CJ Thompson – 1 reception, 31 yards
LB Dexter Fitzpatrick – 6 tackles (5 solo, 1 assisted), 2.5 sacks
LB Landon Honeycutt – 5 tackles (2 solo, 3 assisted)
Prior to the start of the contest, seniors RJ Acevedo, Earl Adams, Ben Barber, Tyson Daniels, Mikial Fourney, Da'Shawn Goings, Myles Harris, Jaden King, Chase McPherson, Denzel Patton, CJ Thompson, and Marquis Williams were recognized during the Senior Day festivities.
The Lions close out the regular season on the road Saturday, November 13 when they face Wingate. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m.
