Murfreesboro, N.C. – North Greenville overcame turnovers and a late fourth quarter push by Chowan on Saturday to earn a 31 – 16 Gulf South road win over the Hawks, improving the Crusader to 3 – 3 overall and 2 – 2 in GSC play. 
 
The Crusaders led 17 – 3 at intermission on the strength of Ahmari Coats first receiving touchdown at NGU and Corey Watkins second rushing touchdown of the season. Colin Karhu added a 21 – yard field goal.  
 
Defensively the Crusaders allowed an opening drive field goal by the Hawks but clamped down and forced a turnover on downs, a pair of punts, and a missed field goal in the final four drives of the first half for Chowan. 
 
Chowan score 13 – unanswered points in the third quarter, one touchdown on the ground and another through the air, missing one of the point after attempts. The Hawks scored a total of 13 third quarter points 
 
North Greenville responded appropriately in the fourth quarter with a pair of touchdowns while holding the Hawks scoreless. Corey Watkins added his second score of the day to go along with 99 – yards rushing while Dylan Ramirez added his own rushing touchdown. 
 
Ahmari Coats had a career day for North Greenville with 110 yards receiving and a touchdown to lead all receivers. Defensively, De'Iveon Donald led the Crusaders with seven total tackles and a pair of sacks. EJ Bradford had a career day picking off two passes while Fred Billy intercepted his second pass of the season. 
 
Next Up 
North Greenville is back on the road to take on #6 Delta State.