ETTRICK, VA (October 19, 2019)- Despite a tough battle, the VSU Trojans were not able to secure the a 2019 Homecoming win over the undefeated Bowie State University Bulldogs, falling 24-14
 
THE BASICS
MATCHUP: Virginia State (VSU) vs. Bowie State (BSU)
FINAL SCORE: VSU 14 - BSU 24
SERIES RECORD: 21-12 (VSU)
SEASON RECORD: VSU (5-2, 3-1), BSU (7-0, 4-0)
 
FIRST HALF
After a scoreless 1^st quarter for both teams, the Trojans got on the board with an 8 yard run by quarterback Cordelral Cook for a 7-0 lead over the Bulldogs. The final minutes of the quarter left an opening for BSU to throw a 5 yard touchdown pass to tie the game, 7-all, going into halftime.
 
SECOND HALF
The second half did not rule completely in the Trojans favor as they battled for the win.
BSU broke the tie with a touchdown pass and field goal to take a 17-7 lead over VSU. The Trojans worked to control the field by close the scoring gap. Minute prior to the end of the 3^rd quarter, Toure Wallace entered the end zone for a 16 yard run to move the Trojans within score tying range, 17-14.
The 4^th quarter saw early action from BSU as they gained another touchdown pass to take the 24-14 lead the eventually the game. 

LEADERS
Offensively, Cook was 12-for-25 in pass completions for 134 yards and 2 interceptions. He also rushed for 99 net yards on 19 attempts for a single touchdown, while Kier Townsend covered 68 yards on 5 receptions.
Defensively, Zion Johnson led the charge for VSU with 8 total tackles, 4 solo and 4 assisted and 1 tackle for a loss of 3 yards.
 
UP NEXT
The Trojans will travel north to take on the Lions of Lincoln University PA. Kickoff is set for 2pm in Lincoln, PA.
 
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