DOVER, Del. – The Franklin Pierce University football team dropped a 34–0 decision at Delaware State on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Stadium.
The Ravens move to 3–2 overall and remain 2–0 in NE10 play, while the Hornets improve to 4–3.
Delaware State opened the scoring with a rushing touchdown in the first quarter and added two field goals to take a 13–0 lead into halftime. Two touchdowns in the third quarter and another in the fourth extended the advantage.
Jaden Griffin led the Ravens with 56 rushing yards on 13 carries, while Anthony Johnson added 45 yards on 13 attempts. Dylan Smith caught six passes for 59 yards, and Joseph Mugovero added three receptions for 21 yards.
Kevin Leal completed eight passes for 56 yards, while Giovanni Winters connected on four passes for 40 yards.
Jeremiah Hayes paced the defense with nine tackles and a sack. Justin Mays added seven tackles, while Damir Stone finished with six tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack. Darian Lopez-Sullivan recorded five tackles and an interception. The Ravens totaled five sacks.
Franklin Pierce returns home to host Post University on Saturday, October 17, at noon at Sodexo Field. The NE10 matchup is part of Homecoming Weekend.
