Purvis lost against Columbia back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Purvis Tornadoes came up short against the Columbia Wildcats, falling 38-14. The Tornadoes haven't had much luck with the Wildcats recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Purvis' loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Paxton Cooper, who gained 108 total yards and two touchdowns, and Moses Cummings, who gained 190 total yards. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 50 yards.
Even though they lost, Purvis was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 200 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 200 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Purvis' defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-6. As for Columbia, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-3.
Purvis does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Columbia, they will welcome Richland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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