2010 Savannah State Tigers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 2010 Savannah State Tigers football Savannah State Tigers wordmark.png 250 Independent 1–10 Julius Dixon (interim) 1st Alan Hall 1st Julius Dixon 3rd Multiple Base 4–3 Ted Wright Stadium The 2010 Savannah State Tigers football team represented Savannah State University in American football. The Tigers were members of the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision as a first year member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). The Tigers entered the 2010 season seeking its first winning season since joining Division I-AA in 2000. The Tigers ended the season with a 1–10 record. The Tigers last winning season was in 1998 as a member of the NCAA Division II. Season notes Preseason notes thumb|right|Sophomore quarterback A.J. Defillips warms up during the Savannah State vs. Old Dominion game. (Taken on November 6, 2010). Head coach Robert "Robby" Wells announced the release of defensive line coach Allen Edwards.http://savannahnow.com/latest-news/2009-12-15/ssu-fires-defensive-line-coach SSU fires defensive line coach 2009-12-15 2009-12-16 SavannahNow.com The Savannah Morning News and Evening Press Noell Barnidge Edwards had coached SSU's defensive line since 2008. Robert "Robby" Wells resigns as head coach of the football team citing personal reasons.http://ssuathletics.com/news/2010/1/28/GEN_0128101610.aspx Wells resigns as SSU head football coach 2010-01-28 2010-01-28 Savannah State University SSUAthletics.com Defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Julius Dixon is announced as interim head football coach. Thirteen players signed letters of intent to attend Savannah State University on February 3, 2010.http://savannahnow.com/sports/2010-02-04/lifelong-friends-sign-ssu-even-after-coach-leaves-school Lifelong friends sign with SSU even after coach leaves school 2010-02-04 2010-02-04 SavannahNow.com The Savannah Morning News and Evening Press Noell Barnidge https://web.archive.org/web/20100207034428/http://savannahnow.com/sports/2010-02-04/lifelong-friends-sign-ssu-even-after-coach-leaves-school 7 February 2010 livehttp://ssuathletics.com/sports/2010/2/3/FB_0203100633.aspx?id=27 SSU 2010 Recruits 2010-01-28 2010-01-28 Savannah State University SSUAthletics.com NamePositionSchoolCity, StateSheldon BarnesRunning backBradwell InstituteHinesville, GeorgiaBryce Bell Offensive linemanMartin Luther King High SchoolLithonia, GeorgiaJosh ColemanWide receiverBrunswick High SchoolBrunswick, GeorgiaDylan CookWide receiver Hiram High SchoolHiram, GeorgiaTrent DemeritteWide receiver/defensive backWinder-Barrow High SchoolWinder, GeorgiaDarvean HerronLinebacker Bradwell InstituteHinesville, GeorgiaDimitri HolmesWide receiverClarke Central High SchoolAthens, GeorgiaBrian LackeyWide receiverEast Paulding High SchoolDallas, GeorgiaPatrick McCraryTight endMadison County High SchoolDanielsville, GeorgiaMalcolm PoindexterDefensive back /Running backNorthgate High SchoolNewnan, GeorgiaAnthony ProphetQuarterbackJohnson High SchoolGainesville, GeorgiaBroderick SellersLinebackerSouth Paulding High SchoolDouglasville, GeorgiaQuan TrammellDefensive back/Wide receiverStephens County High SchoolToccoa, Georgia SSU sports information director Opio Mashariki confirmed on February 10, 2010 that assistant coach Jose Gonzalez resigned as linebackers coach on January 3, 2010.http://savannahnow.com/share/blog-post/noell-barnidge/2010-02-10/gonzalez-out-ssu-football-assistant Gonzalez out as SSU football assistant 2010-02-10 2010-02-11 SavannahNow.com The Savannah Morning News and Evening Press Noell Barnidge Spring practice was held between March 8 and April 12, 2010. During the first practice session 13 ineligible players and 20 players who quit the team or were dismissed did not participate.http://savannahnow.com/sports/2010-03-09/savannah-state-without-33-players-football-spring-practice Savannah State without 33 players for football spring practice 2010-03-09 2010-03-09 SavannahNow.com The Savannah Morning News and Evening Press Noell Barnidge SSU announced on April 5 that it is moving its spring game to Sunday, April 11 at 2 p.m. at T.A. Wright Stadium.http://savannahnow.com/share/blog-post/noell-barnidge/2010-04-06/ssu-vs-tiger-woods-and-masters SSU vs. Tiger Woods and The Masters 2010-04-06 2010-04-06 Noell Barnidge SavannahNow.com Savannah Morning News and Evening Press https://web.archive.org/web/20100415212823/http://savannahnow.com/share/blog-post/noell-barnidge/2010-04-06/ssu-vs-tiger-woods-and-masters 15 April 2010 live The game was originally scheduled to occur on April 10 at T.A. Wright Stadium. The Orange team defeated the Blue team, 18–6, in the annual Orange-Blue football scrimmage at T. A. Wright Stadium on April 11.http://ssuathletics.com/news/2010/4/12/FB_0412101846.aspx Williams' FGs Leads Orange Past Blue 2010-04-11 2010-06-17 Savannah State University SSUAthletics.com Kicker Derek Williams kicked four field goals in the game for the Orange team. Vince Cochran returned a A.J. DeFillippis pass 49 yards for a touchdown for the Blue team. DeFillippis threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Alakan Thomas but the extra point attempt was no good. Savannah State announced that camp would begin on August 5 with the first practice on August 7.http://www.ssuathletics.com/news/2010/7/23/FB_0723100030.aspx Tigers Report To Football Camp August 5 2010-07-23 2010-07-28 Savannah State University SSUAthletics.com Interim head coach Julius Dixon announced the hiring of Carl Funderburk, Corey McCloud and Dwayne Curry as assistant coaches.http://www.ssuathletics.com/news/2010/7/28/FB_0728100122.aspx SSU Adds Three To Football Coaching Staff 2010-07-28 2010-07-28 Savannah State University SSUAthletics.com The Tigers 2009 wide receiver coach, Hans Batichon, left the coaching staff, after only one season.http://www.savannahtribune.com/news/2010-08-04/Sports/Sports_with_Walter_Moore.html Sports with Walter Moore 2010-08-04 2010-08-07 Savannah Tribune The Savannah Tribune, Inc. https://web.archive.org/web/20110716012456/http://www.savannahtribune.com/news/2010-08-04/Sports/Sports_with_Walter_Moore.html 2011-07-16 dead The team's second and final scrimmage of the preseason was held on August 25, 2010, at the SSU practice field.http://www.ssuathletics.com/news/2010/8/23/FB_0823103720.aspx Tiger Hold Orange and Blue Scrimmage 2010-08-23 2010-08-23 Savannah State University SSUAthletics.comhttp://savannahnow.com/sports/2010-08-22/defilippis-shines-ssus-scrimmage DeFilippis shines in SSU's scrimmage 2010-08-22 2010-08-23 Noell Barnidge SavannahNow.com Savannah Morning News and Evening Press Junior quarterback A.J. DeFilippis threw two touchdown passes and ran for a touchdown to lead the Blue (offense) to a 34–0 victory over the Orange (defense). Justin Babb, Demetrius Edwards, LaDarien Redfield and Derek Williams were named to the Phil Steele Magazine 2010 Preseason All-Independent Football Team.http://ssuathletics.com/news/2010/9/1/FB_0901100414.aspx SSU Players Get Pre-Season Honors 2010-09-01 2010-09-01 Savannah State University SSUAthletics.com Channing Welch, Demetrius Edwards, Justin Babb, and LaDarien Redfield were announced as team captains for the 2010 season.http://www.savannahtribune.com/news/2010-09-01/Sports/Sports_with_Walter_Moore.html Tigers To Mix Experience With Youth 2010-09-01 2010-09-01 Savannah Tribune The Savannah Tribune, Inc. https://web.archive.org/web/20110716012753/http://www.savannahtribune.com/news/2010-09-01/Sports/Sports_with_Walter_Moore.html 2011-07-16 dead Regular season notes and standings thumb|left|Kicker Derek Williams of Savannah State attempts a field goal against the Monarchs of Old Dominion University. (Taken on November 6, 2010). Schedule 2010 NCAA Division I FCS The Sports Network Eastern September 4 6:00 p.m. l y y Georgia Southern Paulson Stadium Statesboro, GA 3–48 20,430 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph-brown-eagles-roll-i/180838599/ The Macon Telegraph Brown, Eagles roll in Monken's first game September 5, 2010 September 10, 2025 Newspapers.com September 11 4:00 p.m. l y y 2010 Fort Valley State Wildcats Fort Valley State Henderson Stadium Macon, GA Music City Classic 10–41 4,182 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph-fort-valley-state-wi/180838699/ The Macon Telegraph Fort Valley State wins big over Savannah State September 12, 2010 September 10, 2025 Newspapers.com September 18 4:00 p.m. l y y Bethune–Cookman Municipal Stadium Daytona Beach, FL 7–42 2,510 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daytona-beach-news-journal-bcu-qbs/180825132/ The Daytona Beach News-Journal B–CU QB's past a bonus September 19, 2010 September 10, 2025 Newspapers.com September 25 2:00 p.m. l y y 2010 Albany State Golden Rams Albany State Waycross Memorial Stadium Waycross, GA Rumble in the Swamp 14–28 9,273 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-beaufort-gazette-albany-state-ga/180838751/ The Beaufort Gazette Albany State (Ga.) 28, Savannah State 14 September 26, 2010 September 10, 2025 Newspapers.com October 2 7:00 p.m. l y y Liberty 25 Williams Stadium Lynchburg, VA 14–52 19,314 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-advance-large-crowd-watches/158382542/ The News and Advance Large crowd watches a rout October 3, 2010 September 10, 2025 Newspapers.com October 9 1:00 p.m. l y y Georgia State Georgia Dome Atlanta, GA 21–55 14,908 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-panthers-keep-r/180838850/ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Panthers keep rolling with another blowout October 10, 2010 September 10, 2025 Newspapers.com October 16 3:00 p.m. l y y Florida A&M Bragg Memorial Stadium Tallahassee, FL 0–31 8,834 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat-famu-shuts-out-sava/180835614/ Tallahassee Democrat FAMU shuts out Savannah State October 17, 2010 September 10, 2025 Newspapers.com October 23 1:00 p.m. l y y Alabama State Cramton Bowl Montgomery, AL 0–24 5,237 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-asu-finds-winn/129169072/ The Montgomery Advertiser ASU finds winning formula October 24, 2010 September 10, 2025 Newspapers.com November 6 2:00 p.m. l y y Old Dominion Foreman Field Norfolk, VA 9–57 19,782 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-press-backups-see-time-aplenty-in/180838934/ Daily Press Backups see time aplenty in romp November 7, 2010 September 10, 2025 Newspapers.com November 13 2:00 p.m. w y 2010 North Carolina Central Eagles North Carolina Central Memorial Stadium Savannah, GA 28–21 3,518 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-sun-savannah-state-cashes-in/180839009/ The Herald-Sun Savannah State cashes in on NCCU miscues November 14, 2010 September 10, 2025 Newspapers.com November 20 2:00 p.m. l y y Norfolk State Memorial Stadium Savannah, GA 6–42 4,967 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-norfolk-state-42-sava/180837529/ The Roanoke Times Norfolk State 42, Savannah State 6 November 21, 2010 September 10, 2025 Newspapers.com Coaches and support staff Name http://ssuathletics.com/staff.aspx?tab=staffdirectory Staff Directory Savannah State University 2009-08-03http://www.ssuathletics.com/news/2009/8/10/GEN_0810095133.aspx Dalpias, Mickey Named Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers Savannah State University 2009-08-10 2009-08-19Type CollegeGraduating year Head coach John W. Montgomery, II Asst. head coachOffensive line coach Oklahoma State 1976 Alan Hall Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Julius Dixon Defensive coordinator Defensive backs coach Furman 1990 Running backs coach Carl Funderburk Offensive line coach Elon 1989 Barry Casterlin Defensive line coach South Carolina 2001 Corey G. McCloud Assistant defensive line coach Nicholls State 1997 Wide receivers coach Eddie Johnson Linebackers Coach / recruiting coordinator Georgetown College 1993 Dwayne Curry Assistant linebackers coach Mississippi State 1997 Ken Tessier Head Athletic Trainer Endicott College 2002 Renee Mickey Graduate Assistant / Athletic Trainer UNC-Pembroke 2009 Roster thumb|right|Freshman quarterback Antonio Bostic during warm up drills. (Taken November 6, 2010) 2010 Savannah State Tigers by position http://www.ssuathletics.com/roster.aspx?path=football&roster=19& 2009-08-19 2009 Football Roster Savannah State UniversityQuarterbacks 13 Antonio Bostic – Freshman 14 Alfred Defilippis – Junior 16 Avery Cheeks – Freshman 17 Jake Durham – Freshman 19 Anthony Prophet – Freshman Running backs 20 Justin Babb – Senior 21 Sheldon Barnes – Freshman 34 Daniel Heslop – Sophomore 36 John Williams – Freshman 40 Thomas Beaurem – Sophomore 47 Brandon Best – Junior 48 Malachi Youngblood – Junior Wide receivers 8 Simon Heyward – Freshman 9 JaQuan Trammel – Freshman 24 Antonio Proctor – Freshman 26 Josh Coleman – Freshman 43 Carnell Weston – Freshman 80 Eric Washington Freshman 81 Dylan Cook – Freshman 82 Stefon Taylor – Senior 83 Nathan Robinson – Junior 84 Alakan Thomas – Junior 85 Bryan Lackey – Freshman 88 Trent Demeritte – Freshman Tight ends 5 Patrick McCrary – Freshman 42 Lucas "Chris" Grile – Junior 89 Chryston Floyd – Freshman 91 Terrence Williams – Sophomore Kickers / punters 99 Derek Williams – Sophomore Offensive line 52 Terrence Williams – Sophomore 59 Bryce Bell – Freshman 62 Jared Brunson – Junior 68 Thelmore Jackson – Sophomore 70 Demetrius Edwards – Junior 71 Lenworth McKenzie – Sophomore 72 Darryl Harris – Freshman 73 Cedric Brown – Freshman 74 Jonathan Clowers – Freshman 75 Warren Mason – Sophomore 76 Dan Johnson – Senior 77 Joseph Caldwell-Jones – Freshman 78 Terrick Ransom – Sophomore 79 David Larmond – Freshman Defensive line 46 Reginald Givens – Junior 50 LaDarien Redfield – Junior 55 Xavier Lewis – Sophomore 57 Denzell Carter – Freshman 67 Stephan Myers – Sophomore 86 James Briscoe – Sophomore 90 Chris McMullen – Sophomore 93 Alex Wierzibicki – Freshman 94 Channing Welch – Senior 95 Eric Baker – Sophomore 96 Timothy Wright – Sophomore 97 Tametric Hunt – Junior Linebackers 12 Leland Russell – Sophomore 31 Rashaud Ferrell – Linebacker 32 Taylor Thompson – Freshman 35 Sadrak JeanBaptiste – Sophomore 41 Broderic Sellers – Freshman 44 Darvean Herron – Freshman 10px|Redshirt 45 J. Vince Cochran – Senior 49 Michael Kuku – Junior 52 Edwin Stevenson – Sophomore 53 Nate Clay – Junior 54 Dustin Russell – Sophomore Defensive backs 3 Cedric Chambers – Freshman 7 Darren Hunter – Senior 8 Patrick Thomas – Sophomore 10 Justin Cooper – Sophomore 11 Antonio Martin – Sophomore 15 Deshawn Printup – Freshman 18 Calvert Smith – Sophomore 22 Richie Rucker – Junior 23 Anthony Welch – Freshman 25 Oscar Sims – Freshman 27 Mathew Smith – Junior 28 Jevonte Miller- Freshman 29 Malcome Poindexter – Freshman 30 Chris Asbury – Junior 33 Khevin Sullivan – Sophomore 37 Kyle Ashford – Freshman 38 Lee Green – Sophomore Game summaries Georgia Southern Savannah State 0 0 3 0 Georgia Southern 10 17 7 14 Paulson Stadium (Statesboro, Georgia) 6 p.m. Sunny 20,430 Steve Marlowe NoneThe Tigers were held to 172 total yards of offense by the Eagles defenses en route to a 48–3 loss.http://ssuathletics.com/news/2010/9/4/FB_0904105100.aspx Tigers Fall To Georgia Southern In Season Opener 2010-09-04 2010-09-05 Savannah State University SSUAthletics.com Justin Babb led the Tigers offense with 70 yards rushing and three catches for 34 yards. Brian Lackey caught three passes for 37 total yards. Quarterback A.J. DeFilippis finished the game with 7 completions on 19 passes for 71 yards, but was rushed for −18 yards on the ground and was sacked three times by the Eagles.http://savannahnow.com/sports/2010-09-05/gsu-speed-was-too-much-tigers GSU speed was too much for Tigers 2010-09-05 2010-09-05 SavannahNow.com The Savannah Morning News and Evening Press Noell Barnidge https://web.archive.org/web/20100908074445/http://savannahnow.com/sports/2010-09-05/gsu-speed-was-too-much-tigers 8 September 2010 live Redshirt freshman quarterback Antonio Bostick finished 1-of-4 passing for nine yards. The Tigers' defense was led by J. Vince Cochran with 13 tackles and Darren Hunter who added 12 tackles. On special teams, junior kicker Derek Williams hit a 31-yard field goal in the third quarter, but his 43-yard attempt with 3:19 to play in the game struck the right upright. He punted eight times for 267 yards (a 33.4-yard average), with 52 yards as his longest punt in the game. He averaged 64.5-yards with his two kickoffs (129 yards). The Eagles scored on their first five possessions of the game and ended with 540 yards on offense. Fort Valley State Music City Classic Fort Valley State 0 13 14 14 Savannah State 10 0 0 0 Henderson Stadium, Macon, Georgia 4 p.m. 4,182 The Tigers took a 10–0 lead in the first quarter, but Fort Valley State scored 41 unanswered to beat Savannah State 41–10 in the Music City Classic.http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/09/11/1336508/fort-valley-state-storms-past.html Fort Valley State storms past Savannah State 41–10 2010-09-11 2010-09-12 A crowd of 4,182 at Macon's Henderson Stadium watched as a 21-yard interception return for a touchdown by Cedric Chambers (4:18 into the game) and a 43-yard Derek Williams field goal gave the Tigers an early lead. However, the Tigers' offense continued to struggle only gaining 131 yards (60 yards rushing and 71 yards passing) with 3 interceptions and 2 lost fumbles on the day. The Tigers defense gave up 345 yards (143 yards rushing and 202 yards passing) Domin Patterson returned two interceptions for touchdowns of 48 and 44 yards for the Wildcats. Bethune-Cookman Savannah State 7 0 0 0 Bethune-Cookman 7 14 7 14 Municipal Stadium, Daytona Beach, Florida 4:05 p.m. Partly Cloudy 2,510 Darrell DavisBethune-Cookman quarterback Matt Johnson threw two touchdowns and ran for three touchdowns as the Wildcats beat Savannah State 42–7.https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=302612065 ESPN SAVvCOOK ESPN.com 2010-09-18 25 September 2010 The win was the 11th straight victory over the Tigers for Bethune Cookman and dropped the Tigers to 0–3 on the season. The Tigers only score came after a 17 play, 75-yard drive in 17 plays when running back Justin Babb scored on a 1-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter. Babb finished the game with 125 yards on 16 carries. The Tigers offense could only generate four first downs and 100 total yards in the second half of the game.http://savannahnow.com/sports/2010-09-19/tigers-fall-42-7-remain-winless Tigers fall 42–7, remain winless SavannahNow.com The Savannah Morning News and Evening Press 2010-09-19 Ken Hornack 25 September 2010 SSU quarterback AJ DeFilippis threw for 59 yards, but had two interceptions for SSU. Quarterback Antonio Bostic threw for 16 yards completing 4 of 4 passes and ran for 19 yards.http://www.ssuathletics.com/news/2010/9/19/FB_0919105108.aspx Tigers Lose To Bethune-Cookman SSUAthletics.com Savannah State University 2010-09-18 25 September 2010 Albany State Rumble in the Swamp Savannah State 0 0 7 7 Albany State 7 14 7 0 Waycross Memorial Stadium, Waycross, Georgia 2 p.m. Sunny 9,273The Rams of Albany State University defeated the Tigers, 28–14, in the inaugural Rumble in the Swamp Classic at Memorial Stadium in Waycross, Georgia. A crowd of 9,273 fans watched as the 16th ranked Rams. Freshman receiver Simon Heyward caught 10 passes in the game for 104 yards. Chris Asbury and J. Vince Cochran each had 11 tackles to lead the defense. Liberty Savannah State 7 0 7 0 Liberty 21 14 3 14 Williams Stadium, Lynchburg, Virginia 7 p.m. Mostly clear 19,314 Tom McCreeshThe 25th ranked Flames of Liberty University defeated the Tigers 52–14 before a crowd of 19,314 at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, Virginia. Antonio Bostic passed for 187 yards and 1 touchdown (a 32-yard pass to Brian Lackey). The Tigers only other score was a 22 yards return of a blocked punt by Rashaud Ferrell. Sheldon Barnes ran for 76 and Lackey caught 5 passes for 104 yards to lead the Tigers offense. Darren Hunter led the SSU defense with 11 tackles in the game. Georgia State Savannah State 0 7 7 7 Georgia State 14 20 7 14 Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia 1 p.m. None (Domed Stadium) 14,908 Bill BroadhurstA Georgia Dome crowd of 14,908 fans watched as the Georgia State Panthers defeated the Tigers 55–21. SSU's Sheldon Barnes ran for 78 yards and quarterback Antonio Bostic passed for 95 yards. Simon Heyward was the leading receiver for the Tigers with six catches for 31 yards. Vince Coleman led the Tigers defense with eight tackles. Florida A&M Savannah State 0 0 0 0 Florida A&M 0 10 14 7 Bragg Memorial Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida 3 p.m. Sunny 8,834 Clement HallSheldon Barnes ran for 109 yards, but the Tigers were unable to score in a 31–0 loss to the Rattlers of FAMU. The Tigers defense held FAMU scoreless in the first quarter and the Rattlers held a 10–0 at lead at halftime, but the Tiger defense gave up three touchdowns in the second half. Starting quarterback Antonio Bostick threw for only 36 yards with Brian Lackey and Simon Heyward each catching three passes for 18 yards each. The loss kept the Tigers winless (0–7) and was the first shutout of the season. Alabama State Savannah State 0 0 0 0 Alabama State 0 7 7 10 Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, Alabama 1 p.m. Sunny 5,237 Anthony JohnsonThe Tigers suffered their eighth loss of the season and second straight shutout in a 24–0 loss to Alabama State. The Tigers trailed at halftime, 7–0, but gave up a touchdown in the third quarter and 10 points in the fourth quarter including a 59-yard interception touchdown return. Redshirt freshman quarterback Antonio Bostick passed for 92 yards and freshman wide receiver Simon Heyward caught 8 passes for 63 yards. Sheldon Barnes rushed for 80 yards. On defense, CJ Smith made a career-high 11 tackles in the game. Old Dominion Savannah State 0 9 0 0 Old Dominion 21 29 7 0 Foreman Field, Norfolk, Virginia 2 p.m. Cloudy 19,782 Flemon Williams thumb|left|The Tigers on defense against the Monarchs during the first quarter. (November 6, 2010)The Monarchs of Old Dominion University scored early and often en route to a 57–9 win over the Tigers in Norfolk, Virginia. The Monarchs scored 21 points in the first quarter and lead 50–9 at halftime. Quarterback Antonio Bostick scored on a one-yard touchdown run with 39 seconds left in the first half for the Tigers only touchdown of the game. Bostick threw for 127 total yards in the game, but was sacked four times by the Monarch's defense and threw one interception that was returned for a touchdown. Darren Hunter led the Tigers' defense with nine tackles. North Carolina Central NC Central 7 7 7 0 Savannah State 7 21 0 0 Memorial Stadium, Savannah, Georgia 2 p.m. Partly Cloudy 3,518 Clement HallThe Tigers ended their losing streak at 11 games by defeating the Eagles of North Carolina Central at Memorial Stadium. A crowd of 3,518 for the team's first victory this season. Running back Sheldon Barnes rushed for a career-high 120 yards. Redshirt freshman quarterback Antonio Bostick passed for 78 yards and one touchdown while sophomore quarterback AJ DeFilippis threw for 43 yards and one touchdown. On defense for the Tigers, Michael Kuku had 10 tackles and recovered a fumble. Norfolk State Norfolk State 14 7 7 14 Savannah State 0 0 3 3 Memorial Stadium, Savannah, Georgia 2 p.m. Partly Cloudy 4,967 Preston Harding The Tigers ended the 2010 season at home with a loss to the Spartans of Norfolk State University. The 4,967 fans at Memorial Stadium saw the Spartans rolled up 579 yards of offense, including 233 yards and three touchdowns by De Angelo Branche, during the game. SSU's only point in the game were scored on two field goals of 47 and 35 yards by kicker Derek Williams. Quarterback Antonio Bostick threw for 54 yards and Antonio Proctor rushed for 68 yards to lead the Tigers offense. Broderick Sellars led the Tigers defense with 16 tackles. Statistics Current as of 2010 11 27 – All Gameshttp://ssuathletics.com/custompages/Football/teamstat.htm?path=football The Automated Scorebook Savannah State University SSUAthletics.com 3 December 2010 Team Team Opp Scoring  112  441   Points per game  10.2  40.1 First downs  141  242   Rushing  75  135   Passing  52  96   Penalty  14  11 Total offense  2,484  4,991   Avg per play  3.8  6.8   Avg per game  225.8  453.7 Fumbles-Lost  21–9  17–10 Penalties-Yards  74–563  107.908   Avg per game  51.2  82.5 Team Opp Punts-Yards  78–2,774  35–1,317   Avg per punt  35.6  37.6 Time of possession/Game  29.24  30:36 3rd down conversions  45 of 158 (28%)  58 of 129 (45%) 4th down conversions  4 of 13 (31%)  8 of 18 (44%) Touchdowns scored  14  59 Field goals-Attempts  5–10  9–16 PAT-Attempts  13–14 (93%)  58–58 (100%) Attendance  8,485  94,376   Games / Avg per Game  2 / 4,242  7 / 13,482 Scores by quarter Savannah State 31 37 27 17 Opponents 101 152 87 101 Media Radio flagship: WHCJ Broadcasters: Steve Richards (play-by-play), Curtis Foster (analyst) References Savannah State Category:Savannah State Tigers football seasons Savannah State Tigers football