ECSU's game MVP was Rod Jones who finished his last collegiate game with 9 tackles, a fumble recovery and two pass breakups.
  
 
SHAW BEARS TOP ECSU VIKINGS 36-7 IN CIAA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Shaw Blanks ECSU in Second Half in Route to Third CIAA Crown in Five Years

Nov. 8, 2008

Final Stats

DURHAM, NC- The Shaw University Bears captured the second consecutive CIAA Football Championship with a 36-7 victory over Elizabeth City State University Saturday afternoon at Durham County Stadium.

The Bears' defense, which ranks #1 in NCAA Division II stayed true to form holding ECSU to just 238 yards of total offense (126 on the ground). Additionally ECSU (7-4) was also held scoreless in the second half for the first time in this season and their seven points were the fewest since they dropped a 15-7 decision to Wingate on September 20th.

Just the opposite for the Bears offensively, Shaw (8-3) rolled up 410 yards on 71 plays. Travis Robinson made the most of his protection on Saturday amassing 209 yards through the air on 16-33 passing with three touchdowns.

The Vikings' only score of the day came with 14:02 remaining in the first half, a 28-yard touchdown pass from Curtis Rich, Jr. to Dexter Manley. After holding a 13-7 lead at the intermission the Bears scored two touchdowns and added a 27-yard field goal in the 3rd quarter to break the game open. Their final score of the day, a 21-yard strike from Robinson to James Pettway came with 10:32 left in the game.

ECSU's game MVP was Rod Jones who finished his last collegiate game with 9 tackles, a fumble recovery and two pass breakups.

For more information on ECSU Athletics, visit www.ecsuvikings.com.

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