BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. — Allen University football team rolled to a 59-21 homecoming win over visiting 8th ranked Edward Waters (FL) on Saturday afternoon to win the AME Classic trophy.
Allen’s 7th win of the season marks the most wins in a season since 1963 and is the first win over EWU in 74 years (1949). The 59 points are also the 6th-most in school history.
AU improves to 7-2 overall and 5-2 in the conference as they move into a tie for 3rd while Edward Waters falls to 5-4 and 5-3 in the SIAC.
SIAC quarterback David Wright threw for over 300 yards for the 8th time this season in the win tossing four touchdowns and throwing for 308 yards on 20 of 29 passing. Junior running back Beau Herrington rushed for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns on 16 rushes averaging 6.1 yards/carry.
The Yellow Jackets will play at Benedict next Saturday at 2:00 p.m.