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Shaw’s India Pulphus becomes first female kicker in CIAA to boot PAT

Historic kick came in fourth quarter of Bears’ game against Virginia State

Published

October 1, 2023

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India Pulphus converted an extra point attempt for Shaw in the fourth quarter. Photo by Donald Watkins | Courtesy Shaw University athletics.

Shaw’s India Pulphus made history on Saturday in the Bears’ college football game against visiting Virginia State.

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Pulphus became the first female to kick an extra point in Shaw and CIAA history.

Her attempt came in the final minute of the Bears’ 38-19 loss at Durham County Memorial Stadium. Silas Cruse had just found the end zone on a one-yard run.

Pulphus is a redshirt sophomore from Cleveland, OH. She also competes on the Shaw track and soccer teams. She kicked for her high school team as a senior.

Saturday marked her first attempted kick in a game. Shaw will host Johnson C. Smith next Saturday, Oct. 7.

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