St. Francis rallies past Delaware State with Holman's late TDs
- St. Francis (PA) overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win the game.
- Markell Holman was instrumental, rushing for 182 yards and scoring two touchdowns.
- The victory improved St. Francis's record to 2-3, while Delaware State fell to 1-5.
In Dover, Delaware, St. Francis (PA) staged a remarkable comeback against Delaware State on Saturday afternoon, overcoming an 11-point deficit to secure a 28-17 victory. The game began with St. Francis taking an early lead through a touchdown pass from Jeff Hoenstine to DeMarcus McElroy. However, Delaware State responded effectively, taking a 10-6 lead into halftime and extending it to 17-6 by the end of the third quarter. The fourth quarter saw a dramatic shift as Markell Holman led the charge for St. Francis, running for 182 yards and scoring two crucial touchdowns. The Red Flash orchestrated a 94-yard drive that culminated in a touchdown pass from Hoenstine to Gavin Thomson, narrowing the score to 17-14. Just moments later, Holman broke free for a 30-yard touchdown, giving St. Francis the lead. Holman capped off the game with a final touchdown run of 55 yards, solidifying the victory for the Red Flash. Hoenstine's performance included 10 completions on 18 attempts for 117 yards and two touchdowns, while Thompson contributed significantly with six receptions for 87 yards. Delaware State's Marqui Adams completed 18 of 29 passes for 138 yards, with NyGhee Lolley being a standout receiver. This win improved St. Francis's record to 2-3, while Delaware State fell to 1-5, highlighting the competitive nature of this nonconference matchup.