Johnson sparks Alabama State over Mississippi Valley State 20-3

Sat, Nov 11, 2023
NCAAF News (AP)

ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) - Kisean Johnson scored on a run and a reception to lead Alabama State to a 20-3 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday.

Anthony Turnage kicked a 34-yard field goal to give Mississippi Valley State a 3-0 lead. Marcus Harris II had a 1-yard touchdown run to put Alabama State (6-3, 5-2 Southwestern Athletic Conference) on top and Johnson's 10-yard scoring run gave the Hornets a 14-3 lead after one quarter.

Damon Stewart threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Johnson midway through the second quarter and Alabama State took a 20-3 lead into halftime after missing the point-after kick.

Stewart completed 8 of 14 passes for 102 yards for the Hornets. Johnson finished with seven receptions for 84 yards and he added 20 yards on three carries.

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Ty'Jarian Williams completed 12 of 18 passes for 38 yards with one interception for the Delta Devils (1-9, 1-6).

Alabama State had only 218 yards of offense, but that was 88 more yards than MVSU managed.

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