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Football Strikes Early and Often; Opens 6-0

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. -- The football team used four touchdowns from quarterback Brendan Chambers to race out to an early lead and top MacMurray 55-30 on Saturday.

The Panthers scored touchdowns on seven of their first eight possessions in pushing MacMurray's deficit to 49-3 midway through the third quarter. MacMurray scored four of the last five touchdowns to tighten a game that was never in question.

Greenville rushed for six of its eight touchdowns, recorded one touchdown passing, and returned an interception for a score.

Chambers crossed the end zone for three of Greenville's touchdowns. Zibeon Washington, Jacob Stull, and Carson Guzman posted one touchdown each. Shawn McKnight connected with Chambers for a 27 yard touchdown reception, and Anthony Everett returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown.

In addition to Everett's interception return, the Panther defense was led by Robert Deering with eight and a half tackles. The defense added 10 tackles for a loss, including quarterback sacks by Lincoln Johnson and La'Roy Ruffin.

With the win, Greenville improved their perfect record to 6-0 (5-0 UMAC) and extended the nation's second-longest winning to 13 games. Only defending national champion Mount Union in Ohio has a longer consecutive game winning streak. In addition, it is the first time that a Greenville College football team has ever opened with a 6-0 record.