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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. – The Lincoln University defense continued to be its opportunistic self, but ultimately, nationally-ranked Bowie State continued its run to the CIAA North Division crown with the 31-7 win Saturday at Red Raider Stadium in Coatesville, Pa.
With the two interceptions, Lincoln is now one of five teams in the CIAA with 10 interceptions on the season. Freshman Rontay Dunbar (Brooklyn, N.Y. /Freedom) hauled in his team-leading third pick of the season and junior Kentrell Pierce (Calumet City, Ill./Harold Richards) finally recorded his first interception. Pierce is second on the team with nine pass break-ups.
Before the game, the Lions honored the contributions of four seniors in Islam Abdul Rabb, Devon Cathcart (Chicago, Ill./Thornton Fractional South), Sadique Moore (Philadelphia, Pa./Mastery Charter), and Kyle Wilkins (Dickerson, Md./Poolesville).
Lincoln tallied its lone touchdown as redshirt sophomore Isaiah Wilson (Smyrna, Del./Smyrna) V capped an eight-play, 77-yard drive with 9:23 remaining in the third quarter, cutting the LU deficit to 21-7. Wilson connected with junior Michael Credle twice for 60 yards, and Credle caused a defensive pass interference for another 12 yards on the scoring drive.
Unfortunately, the Bulldogs had an immediate answer.
Bowie State recovered the LU onside attempt and then drove 46 yards in five plays for the touchdown. They added a fourth-quarter field goal.
Lincoln fell behind early, as after a three and out, the Bulldogs took their first drive of the game 46 yards for a touchdown. Bowie State added scoring drives of 82 yards and 96 yards on their ensuing possessions to take the 21-0 lead into halftime.
Credle became the second receiver this season with a 100-yard receiving game as he finished with 134 yards on five receptions. He played a major part in Lincoln's season-high 231 yards.
Wilson finished 9-of-22 for 169 yards with one interception and a team-high 30 yards rushing. Junior Trae Green added 62 yards on 5-of-8 passing.
Cathcart was all over the gridiron with 15 tackles, including 1.5 for loss. Freshman Makhai Beasley (Washington, D.C. /McKinley Tech) added eight tackles and two sacks, while junior Roosevelt Jordan (Shamong, N.J./Seneca) tallied eight stops as well.
Lincoln caps the 2021 season with a road contest against Chowan 1 p.m. Saturday.
