Photo gallery: Shorter University wins home opener, 28-7 against Erskine College

Erskine College wide receiver Justin Wilson (5) prevents Shorter University defensive back Trey Thomas (1) from intercepting a pass in the end zone in fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Rome, Ga. Shorter won 28-7. (Index/Henry Durand)

Shorter University's Devon Lewis celebrates with teammate John Dietl III (87) behind Erskine College's Joseph Gilmore (4) after pulling in a touchdown reception in the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Rome, Ga. Shorter won 28-7. (Index/Henry Durand)

Erskine College defensive back Jakai Robinson (31) brings down Shorter University wide receiver Brando McGill on the 1-yard-line after a long reception in the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Rome, Ga. Shorter won 28-7. (Index/Henry Durand)

Erskine College defensive lineman Jakel Scott (83) tackles Shorter University running back Noah Holland after a short gain in third quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Rome, Ga. Shorter won 28-7. (Index/Henry Durand)

Shorter University quarterback Joshua Brown completes a pass in the fourth quarter against Erskine College, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Rome, Ga. Shorter won 28-7. (Index/Henry Durand)

Shorter University's Bo Mosteller loses his helmet as he is tackled by Erskine College's Donovan Bush, as Erskine's Johnmond Howard (19) looks on, during the fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Rome, Ga. Shorter won 28-7. (Index/Henry Durand)

Posted Saturday, September 9, 2023 10:16 pm

By HENRY DURAND, The Christian Index

ROME, Ga., — Shorter University answered Erskine College's opening drive score with 28 unanswered points to win their home opener, 28-7. The game at Rome's Barron Stadium was delayed by 2 hours due to thunderstorms in the area.

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Photo gallery: Shorter University wins home opener, 28-7 against Erskine College

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