RICHMOND, VA. — Shaw University closed a challenging stretch of its schedule Saturday afternoon with a 49-6 loss to Virginia Union at Hovey Field.
Virginia Union (7-1, 6-0 CIAA) took control early, scoring twice in the opening quarter before carrying a 35-0 advantage into halftime. The Panthers finished with 417 yards of total offense, including 234 through the air.
Shaw was limited to 169 total yards. Trey Thorpe paced the Bears on the ground with 75 yards on 14 carries, including a 38-yard run. Alexander Marsh completed 9 of 23 passes for 85 yards and a touchdown.
The Bears broke through late in the fourth quarter when Marsh connected with Mekhi Gaines Coakley for an 8-yard touchdown, capping an 11-play, 73-yard drive.
Defensively, Quadir McEachin continued his strong stretch with a team-high 12 tackles, while Sean McFadden recorded an interception. Marquis James added a sack and Skyz Carr finished with six tackles and two tackles for loss.
Shaw will return home Oct. 31 to face Bluefield State for Homecoming/Senior Day.
