Bluefield, WV – Bluefield State's football team opened their season with a challenging matchup against Winston-Salem State, ultimately falling 34-3 at Mitchell Stadium after a two-hour weather delay.

Danny Dales converted a 25-yard field goal in the first quarter, narrowing the gap to 7-3. However, that would be the only score of the night for the Big Blue, as Winston-Salem State responded quickly with a 56-yard touchdown pass. Winston-Salem State's offense accumulated 302 total yards compared to Bluefield State's 152.

On the defensive side for Bluefield State, standout performances included Jahman McNeil, who led the team with ten tackles, including two tackles for loss. Marcus Young Jr. also contributed seven tackles, while Justin Campbell added 1.5 tackles for loss.

On the special teams side, Danny Dales averaged 42.0 yards on eight punts, including two inside the 20-yard line. However, the Bluefield State offense was unable to capitalize on these opportunities, finishing the night 4 of 16 on third down conversions.

The Rams scored the final touchdown of the night in the third quarter after a pick-six to secure the 34-3 victory over the Big Blue.

Final Score: Winston-Salem State 34, Bluefield State 3
Next Game: Bluefield State at Concord University, September 7th at 1 p.m.