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Winston-Salem State earns 30-0 shutout against ‘new’ CIAA rival

Camar Kyle returns a fumble 84 yards for a TD; Dante Bowlding has a pick-six

Published

September 23, 2023

Winston-Salem State improved to 2-0 in the CIAA with a shutout win over Bluefield State on Saturday. (Photo courtesy WSSU athletics).

BY AIRIS THOMAS | Winston-Salem State University Athletics | WSSURams.com

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The elements were not a factor Saturday evening as the Winston-Salem State University football team shut out Bluefield State 30-0 Saturday evening inside Bowman Gray Stadium.

The Rams moved to 2-2 (2-0 CIAA), while Bluefield State is 1-3 (0-2 CIAA).

How It Happened

Asa Barnes with an 11-yard run to give the Rams a 6-0 lead over Bluefield State. 11:30 to play in the first quarter.
Rams forced a fumble, recovered by Camar Kyle who ran it back for 84 yards, the Rams led 13-0 with 14:40 to play in the second half.
After a forced fumble from Damien Jones and recovered by Camar Kyle, Daylin Lee threw a 9-yard pass to RJ Mobley, extra point gave the Rams a 20-0 lead over Bluefield State, with 1:22 to play in the second quarter.
Dante’ Bowlding had a pick-six and ran for 52 yards. The extra point gave the Rams a 27-0 lead with 1:34 to play in the third quarter.
RJ Mobley caught the ball for a 56-yard reception which eventually led to a field goal attempt from Jobanni Esparza to secure the 30-0 victory.

Inside the Numbers

Noble Joyner had 10 tackles (4 solo).
Damien Jones had six tackles and one force fumble.
Jashan Rankin had one interception along with five tackles.
Dante’ Bowlding had a pick-six for a 56-yard return for a touchdown.
Camar Kyle had two fumble recoveries for 84 yards.

Up Next
WSSU will be back in action on Saturday, September 30 taking on Lincoln (PA) in Lincoln University, Pennsylvania. Game time is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.