Catawba 35, Livingstone 6

September 9, 2006

Salisbury, NC – In a battle for the seventh annual Mayor’s Cup, on the campus of Livingstone College, the Indians of Catawba College (2-0 overall) defeated the Blue Bears 35-6. Alumni Memorial Stadium buzzed with 4,287 fans and a rivalry that has watched Catawba dominate the past seven years. Last season, the Blue Bears were defeated 38-6 on Catawba’s campus.

Livingstone’s (0-3 overall) only touchdown came from Strong Safety Valentine Bon in the fourth quarter. Bon recovered an unforced fumble by quarterback Ben Snyder at the Livingstone 49-yard line and raced into the end-zone for a 51-yard score at 5:47 remaining in the game. The following extra point kick failed.

Catawba drew first score at 11:37 in the first quarter with a 37-yard pas from Brad Roach to Brent Johnson. Robert Robinson stepped into the end-zone for another score when he pranced for 15 yards to end a three-play 58-yard drive. Johnson pulled in another one of Roach’s throws for a six-yard score. The pass ended a five-play drive for 43 yards. Jamelle Cuthbertson scored the last offensive touchdown with a three-yard run with 1:44 remaining in the first half. Prior to the clock running out in the first half, linebacker Darryl Locklear blocked a Livingstone punt attempt and returned it 29 yards for a defensive score. DJ Gill nailed all of is extra point kicks to give Catawba a stead 35-0 lead at intermission

Next weekend, Livingstone will travel to Richmond, VA to take on the Panthers of Virginia Union University. Catawba will host Virginia State University