Clark Atlanta seems to have a thing for late game theatrics and game winning field goals at Panther Stadium. Reminiscent of the Morehouse game from last year the Panthers needed a late drive and then a field goal, this time in overtime, to beat Mississippi College 32-29 on Thursday night.
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The SIAC preseason player of the year Johnathan McCrary capped off a 15 play drive with a one-yard touchdown run as time expired in the fourth quarter. That touchdown and the ensuing extra point left the game tied at 29.
Great night to be a Panther! #WeAreCAU #HBCU #TheSIAC (Photo Credit: @CoachJordanCAU) pic.twitter.com/2OyyGaU2uW
— Clark Atlanta Univ. (@CAU) September 1, 2017
Mississippi got the first possession in overtime but dug themselves into a hole and turned the ball over after facing a 4th and 24. Clark Atlanta was able to put together a short drive and win it with a 44-yard field goal by Carlos Saldana.
CAU GAME WINNING FIELD GOAL!!!! Again!!!! CAU WINS IN OT 32-29??
— THE SIDELINE (@thesidelinellc) September 1, 2017
McCrary finished the game going 24-42 with 253 yards passing, two touchdowns and one interception. McCrary was also the leading rusher for the Panthers after scrambling for 48 yards.
The Panthers led 22-14 at the half before being outscored 15-7 after the break, with Mississippi just one play short of shutting CAU out completely in the second half.
MUST WARTCH!!!!! NEW AND APPROVED MIGHTY MARCHING PANTHERS!!!!!!! Half Time Score 23-14 CAU LEADS #CAU #PANTHERS #FOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/kn5vylfkmh
— THE SIDELINE (@thesidelinellc) September 1, 2017
Clark Atlanta is in action again on Saturday, September 9th when they host Central State. A win against the Marauders would provide a little cushion for the three weeks that follow that game. The Panthers have a brutal three game road stretch at Tuskegee, at Lane and versus Grambling State in Chicago.
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