ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – Chandler Brayboy became the first player in Elon history to return two kickoffs for touchdowns against an FCS opponent, leading Phoenix to a 30-14 victory over UA Albany on Saturday afternoon. I got it.
Jojo Uga made two shots on the opening drive to give the Great Danes a 7-0 lead, then Brayboy returned the kickoff 94 yards to tie the game. He returned a kickoff in the third quarter for UAlbany’s second touchdown and gained 93 yards for the final touchdown of the game. During that time, he caught four passes for 55 yards, becoming the sixth player in Elon history to reach 2,000 yards receiving.
TJ Thomas Jr. eclipsed 100 yards rushing for the third time this season and scored a touchdown for the sixth straight game, giving Phoenix (2-5, 1-2) a 24-7 lead with an 8-yard run. . He started the third quarter and gained 138 yards on 19 carries.
Myles Burkett completed 18 of 35 passes for 214 yards and one touchdown to lead the University at Albany (3-4, 1-2), but the team finished with just 20 on 25 carries. He only managed to rush for yards.
