RICHMOND, VA - Shaw fell 42-7 to Virginia Union on the road Saturday afternoon.

The Panthers improved to 2-1 on the year and 1-0 in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association play, while the Bears fell to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in conference matchups.

Traquan Johnson totaled 55 yards to lead the Bears' ground attack in the game, picking up 4.6 yards per carry along the way. Johnson also tacked on one receiving touchdown. Christian Rutledge also tacked on 44 yards on the ground, picking up 11 yards per carry.

Ah'shaan Belcher pulled in one catch for 69 yards.

How It Happened

Virginia Union opened up a 35-0 lead, but Shaw got on the scoreboard with 11:31 left in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 35-7. Shaw didn't score again in the game and Virginia Union added seven more points to finish off the scoring.

» Virginia Union outgained Shaw 582-268 in the contest.
» Shaw tallied 7 points in the third quarter, accounting for 100% of their total score.
» Shaw converted 3 of 10 third downs while Virginia Union was successful on 4 of 10.
» Quewon Hilliard led the Bears with nine tackles.


Up Next

Shaw returns to action Saturday, October 5 as they host Bluefield State in a CIAA match up. Kickoff is slated for 1 PM inside Durham County Memorial Stadium.