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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

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.

<strong>India Pulphus | Shaw Placekicker<strong>

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.

—> READ MORE: HBCU Sports profiled Pulphus before the season started

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Eric Lusk started NC Football News in 2023. He's an old newspaper guy with a fondness for underdogs, redemption stories and the triple-option offense. He's a proud graduate of Jesse O. Sanderson High School and UNC's School of Journalism. He's thankful for God's mercy, family and second chances.

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