Davenport II Scores For SAU In Football Loss To Virginia Union

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RALEIGH, N.C. – Roderick Davenport II (Sr./Orangeburg, SC) scored a touchdown for Saint Augustine's University, but the Falcons lost 42-7 to Virginia Union University in a non-conference football game between CIAA teams at Baker Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015.

Davenport scored on a seven-yard run in the fourth quarter. Sean Smith (R-Fr./Valdosta, GA) booted the extra point.

Davenport's touchdown was one of several highlights for the Falcons. Wide receivers Jamal Parker (Sr./Hampton, VA) and Joseph Baker (Fr./Goldsboro, NC) combined for eight catches. Parker had four receptions for 66 yards and Baker caught four passes for 65 yards.

On defense, linebacker Tray King (So./Kershaw, SC) led the Falcons with 10 tackles, including one sack, and had a fumble recovery. Linebacker Durrell Newby (R-Jr./Graham, NC) added nine tackles for the Falcons.

Head Coach Michael Morand said the Falcons never quit despite the loss.

"I liked the way the team fought," Morand said. "They were clawing and scratching to the end. We are getting better day by day."

For Virginia Union (2-0 overall), Shawheem Dowdy threw three touchdown passes and Hakeem Holland rushed for 153 yards on 18 carries. Holland scored twice including a 40-yard screen pass from Dowdy in the first quarter to give the Panthers their first of six touchdowns.

The Falcons (0-2 overall) will host Elizabeth City State University in another non-conference game between CIAA foes on Saturday, Sept. 19. Game time is 1 p.m.

"Elizabeth City State is a pretty strong team," Morand said. "But it is not about them. It is about us getting better."

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Players Mentioned

#24 Roderick Davenport II: RB; 6' 1"; Redshirt Senior

#52 Durell Newby: LB; 5' 9"; Redshirt Junior

#6 Jamal Parker: WR; 5' 9"; Senior

#10 Tray King: OLB; 6' 2"; Sophomore

#8 Joseph Baker: WR; 6' 2"; Freshman

#95 Sean Smith: PK/P; 5' 10"; Redshirt Freshman

Players Mentioned

#24 Roderick Davenport II
: 6' 1"; Redshirt Senior
: RB

#52 Durell Newby
: 5' 9"; Redshirt Junior
: LB

#6 Jamal Parker
: 5' 9"; Senior
: WR

#10 Tray King
: 6' 2"; Sophomore
: OLB

#8 Joseph Baker
: 6' 2"; Freshman
: WR

#95 Sean Smith
: 5' 10"; Redshirt Freshman
: PK/P

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