Tavion Faulk accounted for seven touchdowns as the Edward Waters University men’s football team defeated Clark Atlanta University 62-14 in a Homecoming victory Saturday, Oct. 24, at Nathaniel Glover Community Field & Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Faulk completed 19 of 22 passes for 367 yards and five touchdowns without an interception. He added 33 rushing yards and two touchdowns on six carries.
The victory improved Edward Waters University to 6-2 overall and 5-1 in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play. Clark Atlanta University fell to 2-6 overall and 2-4 in conference play. Edward Waters University scored 20 points in the first quarter, 14 in the second, 21 in the third and seven in the fourth.
Edward Waters University offense reaches 600 yards
Edward Waters University finished with 600 total yards, including 376 passing yards and 224 rushing yards. The team recorded 31 first downs and averaged 10.2 yards per offensive play. Johntarrious Thomas led the rushing attack with 132 yards on 14 carries, including a 50-yard run.
Tylon Williams led the receiving corps with six receptions for 171 yards and caught a 78-yard touchdown pass. Zackeus Malveaux added five receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown, while Fatoma Paulk had three receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown. Davari Morris caught two passes for 36 yards and a touchdown, and Kyron Burroughs finished with two receptions for 28 yards and a touchdown.
Faulk’s seven touchdowns accounted for seven of Edward Waters University’s nine touchdowns. Camren Stewart scored on a 13-yard touchdown run, and King Williams-Johnson returned a blocked Clark Atlanta University punt 25 yards for a touchdown. Shelby Towkach made eight extra-point attempts.
Defense and special teams support the win
Edward Waters University limited Clark Atlanta University to 308 total yards, including 101 rushing yards, and 15 first downs. The defense forced two interceptions and recorded 13 tackles for loss. Trevon French led all players with 10 total tackles and added 4.5 tackles for loss totaling 20 yards.
Za’quwon Moss recorded seven tackles, one tackle for loss and two pass breakups. Aykenon Rodgers added five tackles and two pass breakups, while D’Juan Grant finished with four tackles and an interception. Mataye Youman also intercepted a pass and returned it 35 yards.
Donald Lockett Jr. contributed three tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack. Edward Waters University’s special teams recorded three blocked kicks, including blocked punts by Zackeus Malveaux and King Williams-Johnson. Jordan Allen blocked a Clark Atlanta University field-goal attempt.
Trayvon Pinder scored both of Clark Atlanta University’s touchdowns on runs of four and 34 yards. Edward Waters University’s offense and special teams answered with the production needed to maintain control of the game. The result gave the team a 48-point Homecoming victory at Nathaniel Glover Community Field & Stadium.
What comes next
Edward Waters University will travel to face Central State University on Saturday, Oct. 31. The game is scheduled for 2 p.m. Edward Waters University will enter the matchup with a 6-2 overall record and a 5-1 conference mark.
FSB Take
Edward Waters University won with production across all three phases against Clark Atlanta University. Faulk’s seven touchdowns led a 600-yard offensive performance, while the defense recorded two interceptions and 13 tackles for loss. Three blocked kicks also underscored the team’s complete performance in the 62-14 victory.
Source: Original report