Marshall gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They came out on top against the Alexander Bulldogs by a score of 22-13. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Rams as it put an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Jalen Glover went supernova for Marshall, rushing for 261 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 15.4 yards per carry. Glover really tore up the turf during one magnificent 76-yard run.
Alexander's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jose Fernandez Iii, who rushed for 137 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 33 receiving yards. Julius Vaughn was another key player, picking up 100 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marshall is headed away from home for the first time to take on Flour Bluff at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Alexander, they will challenge Gregory-Portland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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