Homepage / Sports
E-Mail News Alerts
Get breaking news and daily headlines.
Browse all e-mail newsletters

NCAA Game Summary - Richmond At Wofford

POSTED: 12:40 am EST December 2, 2007

(Sports Network) - Tim Hightower rushed for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, leading Richmond into the semifinals of the FCS playoffs with a 21-10 victory over Wofford.

Hightower ran 23 times for 88 yards, as the Spiders (11-2) established a school mark for wins this season and will play at Appalachian State next Saturday afternoon.

Eric Ward completed 20-of-30 passes for 181 yards with a touchdown and was picked off once for Richmond, which also got eight receptions for 92 yards from Kevin Grayson.

Josh Collier went 9-of-15 for 112 yards and was intercepted once for the Terriers (9-4), who lost despite rolling up 195 yards on the ground. Kevious Johnson led the rushing effort with 16 carries for 89 yards.

Michael Hobbs scored on a one-yard run with 3:34 left in the third quarter, boosting Wofford to a 10-7 lead.

Hightower then scored on a one-yard run with 11:55 left, and Richmond got the ball back at the Wofford one after a botched punt attempt. Hightower scored with 8:40 remaining.

Patrick Mugan kicked a 22-yard field goal with 7:47 left in the second quarter, but Richmond went ahead on a Ward 10-yard pass to Joe Stewart with 4:19 left in the half.

Links We Like

Sponsored Content
Find out how a little planning for holiday shopping can save you cash and help you avoid big credit card bills. More

Before you hire a professional inspector learn to do your own pre-inspection to spot potential problems. More

Ever wonder which cars people are buying the most? Find out here as we count down America’s top 20 sellers. More

Do you have concerns about the recommended vaccines for your child? Get the facts to clear up any confusion about vaccinations. More

More Video

Deputies say they are still searching for a violent carjacking suspect who prompted a manhunt on Thursday.

Tillmon Webb
The wife of an 800-pound man who died after he was cut from his recliner this week reacts to his death.

"Quarterfly" performs on our weekly concert series.

Sponsored Links

Most Popular

The Dating Scene

You are stuck between a rock and a hard place because one of your friends may be cheating on another one of your friends. Do you tell or keep your mouth shut? More