Box Score Ettrick, Va. (November 18, 2107) –The Virginia State University football team kicked off the NCAA Super Two Region First Round Football Playoffs by hosting the University of West Georgia Wolves. The contest ruled in favor of the Wolves, 35-9.
 
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Conference champions, the Virginia State University Trojans, complete the 2017 campaign 10-1 overall, setting a new school record of finishing the regular season undefeated. University of West Georgia improves to 9-3 overall with the victory. The Wolves will face Gulf South Conference rival the University of West Florida in the NCAA second round Saturday, Nov. 25.
 
GAME INFORMATION
 
Score:  #2 Virginia State 9, West Georgia 39
Records: Virginia State 10-1, West Georgia 9-3
Location: Rogers Stadium, Ettrick, Va.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
 
-Cook completed 9-of-18 passes for 68 yards and one touchdown. Seven different receivers were utilized.
-West Georgia completed the competition with two interceptions that helped them secure the victory.
-The UWG Wolves had three quarterback sacks by three different players.
-Virginia State senior running back Trenton Cannon concluded his stellar Trojans career with 21 carries for 77 yards.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED


First Quarter
 

Matthew Hillquist had a 27-yard field goal to give the Trojans a 0-3 edge over the Wolves. The Wolves then answered with a 26-yard pass for a Wolves touchdown to take a 7-3 lead.
 
Second Quarter
 
The University of West Georgia opened the second quarter by adding a touchdown on a 43-yard pass to boost the visitors' lead to 14-3 at the 13:29 mark. The Trojans answered with a 32-yard field goal by senior Matthew Hillquist to cut the Wolves lead 14-6 at the half.
 
Third Quarter
 
Coming back from the half the Wolves continue to put up points on the scoreboard on a 6-yard run by Willie Candler to boost the lead to 21-6. The Trojans of Virginia State University then added its final points of the competition on a 26-yard field goal by Matthew Hillquist.
 
Fourth Quarter
 
The University of West Georgia added two touchdowns in the final quarter of the game. The first at the 8:01 mark on a five-yard pass. The second was at the 1:05 when Brooks Shannon charged the end zone for the final score of 35-9.
 

UP NEXT
 
Virginia State's season is complete following today's contest. The CIAA Champions will continue to work as they will start preparation for the 2018 campaign.
 
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