Myree’s two touchdowns help Morgan State secure a 30-28 victory against Hampton

Morgan State secured a 30-28 season-opening victory against Hampton, with Miles Myree scoring two touchdowns in the game. The Bears maintained the lead throughout the match and dominated the ground game, accumulating 244 yards rushing on 55 carries. Quarterback Tahj Smith only threw the ball 8 times, completing 5 passes for a total of 75 yards, relying heavily on the rushing duo of Myree and Keith Jenkins Jr., with both players gaining 68 yards each.
The game was tied 7-7 early in the second quarter until Jason Collins Jr. scored a 41-yard run, putting Morgan State in the lead for the remainder of the matchup. Despite Hampton closing the gap to a two-point margin on two occasions in the second half, Morgan State held on to secure the victory. Hampton’s Ja’Quan Snipes and Malcolm Mays kept the game close with notable plays, culminating in Mays connecting with Kevin Johnson Jr. for a 29-yard touchdown pass.
Mays, who completed 13 of 17 passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns, also led the rushing attack for the Pirates with 63 yards on 4 carries. Despite the late push from Hampton, Morgan State managed to run out the clock with a 9-play, 32-yard possession to seal the win.