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UC cruises to 33-14 win over Saint Joseph's College

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UC cruises to 33-14 win over Saint Joseph's College

Charleston fell behind early, 7-0 in the first quarter, but that Saint Joseph's College lead was short lived.

UC answered with a Jordan Roberts 32-yard touchdown catch from back-up quarterback John Knox.

Maurice Leak left mid-way through the first quarter with a high right ankle sprain.

According to UC Head Coach Pat Kirkland, Leak's status is day-to-day.

Knox played will throwing for 145 yards and two touchdowns in the Golden Eagles win.

The game stayed tied at 7 until the second quarter.

The Charleston offense pulled off a perfectly executed flanker reverse.

Darrell Byrd scored on a 31-yard touchdown to break the tie, 14-7.

UC never looked back.

However, the Golden Eagles would lose their other star player in the 2nd quarter.

Running back Jordan Roberts was battling flu like symptoms all week and they finally caught up to him.

Roberts rushed for a 14-yard touchdown and in the process got very winded.

He left the game and didn't return.

With the win over Saint Joseph's College, UC improves to 2-0.

Charleston now opens up WVIAC play at Concord next Saturday.