North Greenville University’s run in its first foray in the NCAA Division II football playoffs ended today when Delta State eliminated the Crusaders 28-23.
Delta State’s Richard Freelon scored three rushing touchdowns, including two in the fourth quarter, to lead the Statesmen to a come from behind win over North Greenville in the NCAA Division II Quarterfinals.Freelon had 130 yards on 23 carries and quarterback Micah Davis was 19-26 for 192 yards for Delta, which has reached the NCAA playoffs 15 times.
North Greenville was led by senior quarterback Willy Korn who went 14-24 for 192 yards and three touchdowns, and had a team best 56 yards rushing in his final collegiate game. The former Byrnes High and Clemson player culminated his career at NGU with a 20-6 mark, a NCCAA Victory Bowl championship and today’s playoff game
Korn connected with Taylor Malphrus, Sean Wright, and Freddie Martino for touchdowns. Delta was the first team to not allow NGU a rushing touchdown this season.
Quarterfinals
Delta State 28, North Greenville 23
Pittsburg State 41, Northwest Missouri State 16
Winston-Salem 27, New Haven 7
Wayne State (Mich.) 31, Minnesota-Duluth 25
Semifinals Saturday, Dec. 10
Delta State (11-2) vs. Pittsburg State (11-1)
Winston-Salem (13-0) vs. Wayne State (13-1)
Championship Saturday, Dec. 17 At Braly Municipal Stadium Florence, Ala.