FLORENCE, Ala. - The fourth ranked University of North Alabama
Lions built a 21-3 lead and held off No. 22 Carson-Newman for a
31-14 win at Braly Stadium.
UNA, now 2-0, gave up 422 yards to Carson-Newman's offense but held
the Eagles to just one touchdown and two field goals. North
Alabama's offense relied almost completely on the pass as
quarterback Harrison Beck completed 25 of 45 passes for 288 yards
and two touchdowns. The Lions gained just 44 yards rushing for 332
total yards.
With the win UNA improves to 8-1 all-time against Carson-Newman
(0-2) and the Eagles fall to 0-8 all-time at Braly Stadium.
UNA scored the first time it got the ball for the second week in a
row. Linebacker Michael Johnson picked off an Alex Good pass on the
fourth play from scrimmage and returned it to the Eagles' 36
yard-line. The Lions then put together a seven-play touchdown drive
that ended on four-yard TD toss from Harrison Beck to Kenton
Thornton. Kenny Spencer's extra point made it 7-0 with 10:55 left
in the opening period.
UNA's second score came early in the second period as Beck pushed
his way into the end zone on a one-yard quarterback sneak. The play
capped a seven-play, 47-yard drive. Spencer's PAT made it 14-0 with
10:00 left in the half.
Carson-Newman finally got on the scoreboard with 2:38 left in the
first half as Carlos Lopez booted a 37-yard field goal to make it
14-3.
Following the Eagles' score, UNA's Preston Parker returned the
kickoff 85 yards to the Carson-Newman six yard-line. Two plays
later Marcus Sims dove into the end zone from three yards out for
his third TD of the season. Spencer added the PAT and UNA led
21-3.
On the last possession of the half, Carson-Newman managed to drive
to the UNA five before the Lions' defense held. Lopez then hit his
second field goal of the night from 22 yards out. The kick came on
the final play of the half and cut UNA's lead to 21-6 at
intermission.
Carson-Newman made it a game in the third quarter when the Eagles
put together a 10-play, 80-yard scoring drive. Reggie Melton capped
the drive with a one-yard run and Nate Inman then rushed in for a
two-point conversion to make it 21-14 with 7:28 left in the period.
UNA came right back with a 10-play, 80-yard drive of its own. Beck
connected with Preston Parker over the middle for a 25-yard
touchdown and Spencer's PAT made it 28-14. The final score of the
game came with 14:50 left as Spencer hit a 31-yard field goal.
Mike Johnson led UNA's defensive effort with 14 tackles.
The Eagles return to action on Thursday against Campbellsville in
their home opener. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Burke-Tarr Stadium.
April 20, 2010
Sparks receives prestigious Neyland Award
March 3, 2010
Eagles to Hold Orange and Blue Game on Saturday
March 2, 2010
Carson-Newman Adds Seven to 2010 Football Signing Class
February 8, 2010
Eagles Add Two to 2010 Signing Class
December 14, 2009
Eagles Ranked Fourth in Final AFCA Poll
December 4, 2009
Carson-Newman Game Notes vs. Grand Valley State
November 30, 2009
Scouting Report: No. 10 Carson-Newman vs. No. 3 Grand Valley State
November 28, 2009
Semifinal Bound: Eagles Drop UNA in Florence, 24-21
November 27, 2009
Gameday Central: Carson-Newman/Grand Valley State
November 25, 2009
Back to Florence: Eagles Face North Alabama on Saturday
November 24, 2009
Scouting Report: Carson-Newman vs. North Alabama
November 23, 2009
Kickoff Time Set for Eagles' Quarterfinal at UNA
November 20, 2009
Gameday Central: Carson-Newman vs. West Alabama
November 19, 2009
Carson-Newman Game Notes vs. West Alabama
November 18, 2009
Eagles Postseason Begins with West Alabama on Saturday
November 18, 2009
C-Ns Needs Named D-II Assistant Coach of the Year
November 17, 2009
Scouting Report: Carson-Newman vs. West Alabama
November 9, 2009
Carson-Newman Climbs to 10th in AFCA Poll
November 9, 2009
Carson-Newman Leads Way On SAC 2009 All-Conference Football Team
November 8, 2009
No. 14 Carson-Newman Receives First-Round Bye in NCAA Playoffs
November 7, 2009
No. 14 Carson-Newman Defeats Tusculum, 70-35, on Record-Setting Day
November 6, 2009
Eagles Good Named Candidate for Harlon Hill Trophy
November 6, 2009
Gameday Central for Carson-Newman/Tusculum on Saturday
November 5, 2009
Eagles Host Tusculum in Regular-Season Finale Saturday
November 2, 2009
Eagles Jump to 14th in AFCA Poll, Remain No. 2 in Regional Rankings
November 2, 2009
Eagles' Wakefield Named SAC Offensive Player of the Week
October 31, 2009
No. 18 Carson-Newman Runs by Wingate, 45-7, to Win 21st SAC Title
October 28, 2009
Eagles Travel to Wingate on Saturday with SAC Title on the Line
October 26, 2009
Eagles Move to 18th in AFCA Poll, Second in Regional Rankings
October 24, 2009
No. 20 Carson-Newman Cruises Past Brevard, 77-7
October 19, 2009
Eagles Jump to 20th in AFCA Poll
October 15, 2009
Eagles Travel to Lenoir-Rhyne on Saturday
October 10, 2009
Carson-Newman Battles Back to Down Catawba, 41-31, on Homecoming
October 8, 2009
Carson-Newman Hosts Catawba for Homecoming on Saturday
October 5, 2009
Eagles Third in First Regional Rankings
October 3, 2009
Carson-Newman Storms Past Mars Hill, 55-28
October 2, 2009
Carson-Newman Visits Mars Hill on Saturday Afternoon
September 28, 2009
Eagles' Good, Lopez Named SAC Players of the Week
September 26, 2009
Carson-Newman Takes Down Newberry in SAC Opener, 23-20
September 24, 2009
Eagles Welcome Newberry in SAC Opener Saturday
September 21, 2009
C-N's Jones Named SAC Special Teams Player of the Week
September 19, 2009
Carson-Newman Upends UNC Pembroke, 35-22
September 16, 2009
Eagles Set to Host Unbeaten UNC Pembroke Saturday
September 10, 2009
Eagles Roll Past Campbellsville, 38-10, in Home Opener
September 8, 2009
Eagles Set For Thursday's Home Opener Against Campbellsville
September 5, 2009
No. 22 Carson-Newman Falls at No. 4 North Alabama, 31-14
September 4, 2009
Eagles Set for Top 25 Showdown at No. 4 North Alabama
August 27, 2009
Carson-Newman Drops 2009 Season Opener, 17-12, At Winona State
August 25, 2009
Sparks Begins 30th Season at Mossy Creek on Thursday Night
August 21, 2009
Eagles Begin Game Week Preparations for Season Opener
August 19, 2009
Eagles Hold Final Scrimmage of Fall Camp
August 17, 2009
Eagles Ranked Ninth in AFCA Preseason Poll
August 15, 2009
Good, Hubbard On Same Page During Saturday's Scrimmage
August 14, 2009
Eagles Hold Media Day, First Full Scrimmage
August 8, 2009
Eagles Continue to Grind Through Camp
July 30, 2009
Eagles Picked to Win South Atlantic Conference
July 13, 2009
Eagles Ranked Ninth in Lindy's Sports Preseason Poll
March 23, 2009
Carson-Newman Releases 2009 Football Schedule