COLUMBIA, S.C. — The 11th ranked Benedict College Tigers ran their record to 7-0 with a 48-6 victory over Fort Valley State Thursday evening at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
Quarterback Aeneas Dennis threw for 311 yards with one touchdown pass and a rushing touchdown. Running back Deondra Duehart recorded 112 yards on 17 carries with two touchdowns. Ja’ron Kilpatrick had an interception return for a touchdown. Tom Piccirillo had field goal of 44 yards and 24 yards as Benedict held a 27-3 lead at the break. Billy Pierre had a 59-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter, and Israel Rhodes scored a rushing touchdown. The Tigers are back home Oct. 20 for their Homecoming game with Kentucky State.
Kickoff is 2 p.m.