SIAC title game: CAU Panthers vs. Miles Golden Bears
The Clark Atlanta University Panthers are continuing their dream season with a trip to the SIAC title game in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday.
Following a 28-17 victory over Atlanta University Center rival Morehouse College on Saturday, Nov. 9, the Panthers (7-2-1 overall and 6-2 in conference) secured a spot in the championship game against the first-place Miles College Golden Bears (8-2 overall and 8-0 in conference). Miles went undefeated in SIAC play after dominating Tuskegee University 37-7 on the road on Saturday.
The Panthers took one of its toughest losses of the season to the Golden Bears during Homecoming weekend on Oct. 19. The 49-28 loss was the worst of the season for Clark Atlanta. The 49 points were the highest offensive output for Miles College this season.
Clark Atlanta junior quarterback David Wright III is having an all-league and All-American season. Wright has passed for over 2,700 yards and 26 touchdowns this season. Against Miles College this season he passed for 308 yards and three touchdowns, but did pass for a season-high three interceptions during the loss.
Panthers freshman running back Trayvon Pinder led the team in rushing with 386 yards on 93 carries. Against Miles, Pinder rushed for 75 yards on 12 carries. His season-high of 87 yards on 12 carries came on Sept. 28 at Lane College. Clark Atlanta won that game 38-28.
Junior receivers Jamal Jones and Armone Harris led the way this season. Jones led the Panthers with 64 receptions and Harris is the touchdown reception leader with 13. Against Miles College Jones and Harris had big games, with Jones catching nine balls for 75 yards and a score and Harris catching eight passes for 113 yards and a touchdown. The Panthers will need similar repeat performances from both players to win the league title in Birmingham on Saturday.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Panthers’ front line will have to play an above-average game as well. During their meeting with the Golden Bears, the Panthers’ defense allowed 222 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
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