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Photos and Game Summary: VUU Fall in Home Opener

Turnovers didn’t help an offense that failed to hit its stride and a defense that had no answers as VUU lose 51 – 17

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Virginia Union University’s Jada Byers, a true freshman from Hamminton, N.J., and majoring in Social Work, rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries against #5 Valdosta State University on Saturday, September 11, at Willie Lanier Field at Hovey Stadium in Richmond, Va.

Unfortunately, Valdosta State won the game 51-7 against the Panthers.

Byer’s touchdown came at the 11:58 mark in the fourth quarter and spoiled Valdosta State’s bid for a shutout.

VUU’s Jarrett Sumiel had five solo tackles and assisted on four more.

The loss dropped VUU to 0-2 on the season while Valdosta State is now 2-0.

Virginia Union now faces Virginia University at Lynchburg in the Willard Bailey Classic at 6:00 p.m. at Willie Lanier Field at Hovey Stadium on Saturday, September 18.

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