Florida Memorial University football lost to Cumberland (TN) 41-14 on Saturday, September 26, in Lebanon, Tennessee. The loss dropped the Florida Memorial (FL) Lions to 2-2 after Cumberland scored the final 20 points of the game.
The first quarter ended scoreless before Cumberland took a 7-0 lead in the second quarter. Florida Memorial answered when David Buggs connected with Elijah Hopkins for a 19-yard touchdown pass to tie the game at 7-7. Cumberland scored twice more before halftime to take a 21-7 lead.
Florida Memorial cuts into Cumberland lead
Florida Memorial moved within one score in the third quarter when Nygel Osborne scored on an eight-yard rushing touchdown, making the score 21-14. Cumberland responded with 20 unanswered points to close out the game and secure the 41-14 victory.
Buggs completed 17 of 35 passes for 208 yards and one touchdown. He threw three interceptions, was sacked once and added 21 rushing yards on four carries. Hopkins led all receivers with 86 yards on six catches, while Osborne led Florida Memorial with 38 rushing yards on 12 carries.
Florida Memorial finished with 277 total yards, including 208 passing yards and 69 rushing yards. Cumberland totaled 453 yards, with 132 passing yards and 321 rushing yards.
Florida Memorial defense records takeaways
Jermaine Dalias led Florida Memorial with 13 total tackles. Jonathan Powers and Vartrell Batten each recorded 11 tackles, while Batten and Zayvion McCluster each forced a fumble. McCluster also recorded one pass breakup.
Sean Egloff Vega made both of his extra-point attempts. Florida Memorial scored its two touchdowns on the pass from Buggs to Hopkins and Osborne’s rushing touchdown.
Florida Memorial University football returns for conference opener
Florida Memorial returns Saturday, October 3, for its conference opener against No. 14 Southeastern University. The game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. kickoff at Betty T. Ferguson Stadium.
The Lions enter the matchup at 2-2 after the road loss to Cumberland. Florida Memorial’s next game follows a contest in which the Lions produced 208 passing yards and 69 rushing yards.
FSB Take
Cumberland’s 321 rushing yards and 20 unanswered points after Florida Memorial moved within 21-14 defined the game. Buggs produced 208 passing yards, while Hopkins and Osborne accounted for Florida Memorial’s touchdowns. The Lions now return home for their conference opener against No. 14 Southeastern University.
Source: Original report