Savannah State drops one to Bethune-Cookman 31-6

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Luke Sprague completed 79% of his pass attempts and threw for two touchdowns and Jouvensly Bazil ran for two scores and Bethune-Cookman beat Savannah State 31-6 on Saturday.

Bazil's 13-yard scoring run provided the game's first score and the Wildcats (1-1) never trailed. His second, a 22-yard jaunt, occurred in the decisive third quarter to give Bethune-Cookman a 14-6 lead. With 1:44 left before the end of the third, Sprague threw a five-yard score to Dacarri Allen-Johnson for a 21-6 advantage. Allen-Jonnson also caught a 12-yard score from Sprague to end the scoring.

On its four touchdown drives, Bethune-Cookman marched 80, 66, 74 and 34 yards. The Wildcats outgained Savannah State 387-273 in total yards.

Jadon Adams threw for 184 yards for Savannah State (1-1).