Fumble return for a TD seals Furman's defeat of The Citadel
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Freshman JeMar Lincoln scored three touchdowns on keepers, and a strip sack leading to a touchdown in the final minutes put the game out of reach as Furman defeated The Citadel 28-17 Saturday.
The Citadel was driving, trailing 21-17 with just under three minutes remaining. Furman slammed the door on any rally when Adrian Hope -- the Southern Conference leader in sacks -- brought down Jordan Black for an eight-yard loss and a fumble. Donavan Perryman returned the ball 20 yards for the final score, Furman's first fumble recovery for a touchdown since 2012.
It was a fitting end for the Southern's oldest and most-contested football rivalry, the teams clashing for the 98th time in 105 years.
The Citadel (2-5, 2-4) led three times during the game, with Lincoln taking the lead away each time on runs from the 6, 1 and 4 as the Paladins (3-4, 3-2) took a 21-17 lead in the fourth quarter.
Black passed for one score and ran for another for the Bulldogs.
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2020 Southern Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| VMI | 6-1 | 6-1 |
| Chattanooga | 3-1 | 3-2 |
| East Tennessee State | 4-2 | 4-2 |
| Mercer | 5-3 | 5-6 |
| Samford | 4-3 | 4-3 |
| Furman | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| The Citadel | 2-6 | 2-10 |
| Wofford | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Western Carolina | 1-5 | 1-8 |