SAVANNAH, Ga. — The fifth-ranked Benedict College Tigers outscored Savannah State 21-0 in the second half to pick up a 38-17 victory on Saturday, clinching a berth in the 2023 SIAC Championship.
Benedict (9-0) will cross-street rival Allen next Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
Deondra Duehart, the reigning SIAC Offensive Player of the Week, rushed for 83 yards on 18 carries. Jalen Jones caught seven passes for a season-high 104 yards with one touchdown. Dennis completed 18-of-29 passes for 228 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Jayden Broughton led the defense with eight tackles and a solo sack. Benedict gave up a season-high 178 yards on the ground. Savannah State’s Jadon Adams rushed for 109 yards on 15 carries, becoming the first running back to rush for more than 100 yards against the Tigers.
A’chean Durant had a 93-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to put the Tigers up 24-17 in the third quarter after the teams entered the lockeroom at halftime tied at 17.