COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Benedict College Tigers (11-0) racked up a season-high 573 yards of total offense on their way to a 58-21 victory over Tuskegee in the SIAC Championship at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
Benedict quarterback Eric Phoenix threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns, while also leading the Tigers with 91 yards rushing with one touchdown on 11 carries.
Reginald Harden had quite the all-around game for the Tigers as he scored on a 25-yard fumble recovery in the first quarter after the Tuskegee punter fumbled the snap. He also had two catches for 51 yards.
The Tigers will await Sunday’s NCAA playoff selection show to determine their official seeding. Benedict was No. 1 in the region last week and are in line for a first round bye.