Newberry edges Carson Newman, 25-21
For the first time in the 2017 season and sixth in his career, Markell Castle reached triple figures in receiving yardage.
An interception on the first play from scrimmage and a 105-yard outburst by running back Austin Barnes propelled Newberry to a 28-6 dismantling of visiting UNC Pembroke on Saturday afternoon at Setzler Field.
Newberry enters this Saturday’s game against UNC Pembroke on a two-game winning streak after a thrilling victory at Carson-Newman last week.
For the first time in the 2017 season and sixth in his career, Markell Castle reached triple figures in receiving yardage.
Newberry travels to Carson-Newman looking to extend a school-record 10-game winning streak inside the South Atlantic Conference and send Carson-Newman to just its second 0-2 start in SAC play in program history.
Newberry opens its 2017 home slate with a nonconference game against first-time opponent Virginia University of Lynchburg.
The Newberry Wolves revealed their 2017-2018 men’s basketball schedule Thursday.
Redshirt freshman running back Chance Walker added to his accolades on Tuesday, earning a Special Teams Player of the Week award from the Eastern College Athletic Conference one day after receiving the same honor from the South Atlantic Conference.
Newberry travels to Richmond, Virginia Saturday afternoon for a showdown with Virginia Union. The Wolves have never lost to Virginia Union, defeating the Panthers at Setzler Field in 2005 and 2016.
The Bulldogs rallied from a 7-0 deficit to beat the Chapin Eagles, 21-14 Friday night at home.
Newberry travels to Charleston Saturday night for its 41st all-time matchup with The Citadel and first since 1997.