Furman Beats Mercer

Croasdale Delivers Late-Game Heroics

Furman's running back punched through Mercer's defense at the critical moment. The 47-yard sprint put the Paladins ahead 20-13 with less than a minute on the clock. There was no time for a comeback. The game ended on that score Fox Sports.

This was Furman's first game in Southern Conference play. The win showed the Paladins can finish close games when it matters most. Croasdale proved himself a clutch runner in the final moments Winnipeg Free Press.

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Chapman's Field Goal Ties the Game Late

Nathan Chapman's 43-yard field goal knotted the score at 13-13 with five minutes left in the fourth quarter Post Register. Joshua Tarver set it up with a 42-yard punt return that gave Furman great field position. The special teams play kept the Paladins in the game when their offense stalled CT Post.

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Mercer's Backup QB Keeps Game Tight

Mercer's backup quarterback JP Pickles scored a touchdown to break an earlier tie and give the Bears a 13-10 lead Beaumont Enterprise. Mercer's starter Jaylen King was picked off four times and completed just 18 of 35 passes for 196 yards. The turnovers gave Furman chances it would not waste NH Register.

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Furman's Quarterback Manages Game Efficiently

Furman quarterback Jake Garcia was 18 of 28 passing for the Paladins Bozeman Daily Chronicle. He did not put the ball in harm's way. Garcia's steady play allowed the offense to lean on Croasdale and the running game down the stretch. The balanced attack wore down Mercer's defense when it mattered most Las Vegas Sun.

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