Walter Moore Tigers Defeat WSSU

Kurvin Curry passed for 154 yards and two touchdowns to help Savannah State beat Winston-Salem State 16-13 at Bowman Gray Stadium before a crowd of 5,112 fans. It was the first road win and first victory over a Division I opponent since 2004 for the Tigers. WSSU took a 7-0 early in the second quarter but Curry threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Armond Denson with 3:52 left in the second quarter. The PAT was missed and SSU trailed 7-6 at the half. The Tigers took a 9-7 lead on Derek Williams 30-yard field goal with 6:23 remaining in the third. The Rams (0-2) pulled ahead 13-9 with 2:37 left in the third on a 23-yard run by Nic Cooper, who finished with 144 yards on 21 carries. SSU answered on Curry's 19-yard touchdown pass to Chris Bush put Savannah State 16-13 with 13:24 remaining in the game. WSSU had a chance to tie by missed a 27 yard field goal with 23 seconds left. for a .Justin Babb led the Tigers with 76 yards rushing on 15 carries and one touchdown. Javorris Jackson had 12 tackles and a interception for the SSU defense. The Tigers will play at Bethune-Cookman on September 20 at 4:00 p.m.

Former SSU Assistant Dies

Former Savannah State football assistant George James has passed away. James was the Tigers defensive coordinator during the 1992 season when SSU made the Division II playoffs. James, 74, was the head coach at Alabama State from 1976-82 and at Kentucky State from 1990-91. James graduated from Alabama State in 1956.

Tigers Begin Fall Baseball Workouts

The Savannah State baseball team began its preparation for the upcoming season on September 8 with the traditional fall practice of new and returning players at Tiger Field. The Tigers will practice for 45 days until mid-October. Carlton Hardy will begin his fourth season as head coach at SSU and will be looking to improve on last season's 20- 25 record. It was the first losing record for Hardy since he has been at SSU and the first losing record for the program since 1996. Hardy signed 13 players during the off-season.

SSU Finishes Second In Golf Tourney

The Savannah State men's golf team opened their 2008 fall season with a second-place finish in the Alabama State Fall Classic. Jamie Montgomery led SSU with a 147 followed by Riley Baxter and Corey Brown who shot a 148. Brennan Davis shot 150 for the Tigers. The SSU women finished placed fifth and were led by Vanetta Epps' 196 and Lauren Daniels' 212.

Ford Leads Bulldogs Past

Bethune William Ford rushed for 175 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries to lead South Carolina State in a 28-19 victory against Bethune- Cookman on Sept. 13 in the Low country Classic III in Charleston before 12,495 fans. Quarterback Malcolm Long added 211 passing yards on 16 of 24 attempts, including a touchdown and an interception, for the Bulldogs (2-1) in the win. Matt Johnson was 11 of 15 passing for 122 yards and two scores for the Wildcats (1-1). SCSU out gained Bethune 486-197.

Morehouse Rallies Past Lane

Savannah native James Steadman caught three touchdown passes to help Morehouse (2-1) defeat Lane 28-24 before 5,123 at B. T. Harvey Stadium in Atlanta. Steadman ended the night with eight receptions for 88 yards. He had touchdown catches of 2, 8 and 35 yards. Lane jumped out to a 9-0 lead but Morehouse rallied back with two touchdowns and led 14-9 at the half. Lane (1-2) pulled within 14-12 early in the third but could get no closer.