Tigerville – A tough loss last weekend to Division I Charleston Southern last week left North Greenville at 0 – 1 to start the season but the Crusaders look to bounce back on Saturday against the 1 – 0 Newberry Wolves.
Week One Recap (NGU vs. Charleston Southern)
North Greenville led 10 – 0 over Charleston Southern, a member of the Big South, but the Bucs scored 13 unanswered points to down North Greenville and avoid a season opening upset. North Greenville had the opportunity to take the lead or tie late but a penalty forced a 10 – second runoff which effectively ended the game and the upset bid.
The Crusaders led Charleston Southern in total offense with 291 – yards compared to 252 total yards for the Bucs.
Dylan Ramirez finished the game with 236 – yards passing and touchdown. On defense,
Curtis Ryans led with 11 – tackles and a sack.
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Week one Recap (Newberry vs. Shippensburg)
The Wolves left Pensylvania with a narrow week one win over Shippensburg last weekend riding the momentum of a strong defensive showing. The Wolves had 341 – yards on offense while holding SU to 141. The lone touchdown for the Raiders came on defense, a 51 – yard interception return.
The Wolves scored a touchdown in each of the first and third quarters while limiting Shippenburg to a lone field goal in the third frame to leave with the non-conference win.
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Series History
The Crusaders take on another familiar opponent in week two of the 2023 season in the Newberry Wolves, a series that dates back to when Newberry College sported a different mascot. The first of the 18 games between the two programs happened in 1997 before NGU was a member of the NCAA. It was a dominating 45-0 matchup in favor of the then Indians.
North Greenville's first win didn't come until 2011 followed by a second win in 2012. North Greenville earned another set of wins in 2019 and 2021 before the Wolves earned a one touchdown score of the Crusaders last season. Overall Newberry owns a 13 – 5 edge over NGU in the non-conference series.
North Greenville Players to Watch
Dre' Williams – Last weekend was
Dre' Williams first live action in two seasons and the junior did not disappoint. Williams led North Greenville with 74 – yards on six receptions and a touchdown.
Corey Watkins – NGU struggled to get the run game going last week but
Corey Watkins averaged almost 100 – yards a game last season. The Crusaders will look to get the run game going tomorrow evening.
Curtis Ryans – Ryans led North Greenville's defense last weekend in tackles and recorded his first sack of the season in the process.
Kendrick Clark – The CSU passing attack last week didn't provide much opportunity for NGU DB's but this week could be different. Look for Clark to intercept his first pass of the season and make a big play for the Crusaders.
Newberry Players to Watch
Pete Elmore – Elmore went 13-17 for 115 yards through the air. Elmore had a 5 yard touchdown run in the 1st quarter off of a read option play.
John Swinton III – Swinton brought a spark to the Wolves offense as he had a 30 yard Touchdown rush to help seal the Newberry Win.
Luke Taylor – Luke Taylor led the Wolves defense with nine tackles, two for a loss and a sack.
Kevon Gregory - Had an interception and a pass breakup against the Raiders.
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