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Vikings shock Scots, open season with 34-33 win

The Berry College Vikings stunned the Maryville College Scots on Saturday night with a 34-33 victory at Valhalla stadium.

The Berry College Vikings stunned the Maryville College Scots on Saturday night with a 34-33 victory at Valhalla stadium.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

  • Berry trailed 26-14 at the half before only allowing one second half touchdown to seal the game.
  • Turnovers were key, as the Vikings recovered three fumbles and intercepted four passes during the game.
  • LB Preston Stewart intercepted Nick Myers with less than a minute remaining to spoil the Scots drive and keep points off the board.
  • In front of a crowd of 3,244 fans, the Vikings racked up 78 tackles and nine tackles for loss.

BERRY STATISTICAL STANDOUTS:

MARYVILLE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS:

  • QB Nick Myers – 31-45, 472 yards, 3 TDs, 4INT
  • WR Mac Seagle – 3 rec, 122 yards
  • WR Gia Montgomery – 9 rec, 68 yards, 1 TD
  • LB Cedric Brown – 9 tackles
  • DB Jacob Wright – 4 tackles, 1 int, 1 TD

NOTABLES:

  • This is the first time the Vikings have beat the Scots and the first win to open the season in program history
  • The Vikings are now 5-1 in Valhalla stadium

UP NEXT:

  • Berry will travel to LaGrange on Saturday, September 10th for a 7:00 pm kickoff.

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