Murphy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Davidson Warriors and fell 35-6. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it 11 in a row.
Davidson got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Micah Spivey out in front who rushed for 107 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also threw for 71 yards and one TD. The Warriors also got a significant boost from Deshawn Nash, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 160 yards.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Murphy will venture away from home to square off against McGill-Toolen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Panthers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Davidson, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Baker at 7:00 p.m. on September 5.
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