Senior running back Tre’ Hartwell scored four of Chicago State’s eight touchdowns as the Cougars mauled the University of Fort Lauderdale, 80-17, Saturday at SeatGeek Stadium. (Photo by GoCSUCougars.com)
Chicago State hosted Homecoming and the University of Fort Lauderdale Saturday at SeatGeek Stadium.
The Cougars delighted the home crowd by thrashing the visitors, a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association, 80-17.
CSU (2-7) broke a five-game losing streak. UFL (3-6) saw its three-game winning streak end.
Senior running backs Calvin Lee and Tre’ Hartwell spearheaded the CSU attack.
Lee, a Chicago native, rushed for a game-high 91 yards and two touchdowns. Hartwell, a Nashville native, rushed for 72 yards and four touchdowns to spark the Cougars.
Backup quarterback Jacob Tiberi completed 9 of 11 passes for 154 yards and three touchdowns as the Cougars racked up 582 total yards.
CSU scored a season-high eight touchdowns and scored the final 66 points of the game.
Game changers
10:00, 2nd quarter: Hartwell scored a 1-yard touchdown, giving CSU a 21-17 lead it would not relinquish.
4:14, 2nd quarter: Lee raced for an 18-yard TD, increasing the Cougar lead to 28-17.
0:45, 2nd quarter: Lee scored from two yards out for a 35-17 halftime lead.
What’s next?
The Cougars enter a bye week prior to their final home game Nov. 14 when they host Virginia Lynchburg.
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