William Fleming spotted E.C. Glass a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, and the Colonels valiant comeback effort fell just short, as the Hilltoppers held on for the 17-13 win Friday night at Fleming Stadium.
Glass used its efficient ground game for the pair of early touchdowns before Fleming freshman quarterback Tyrell Adams got the Colonels on the board in the second quarter with a 9-yard pass to senior Malik Bonds, cutting the Glass advantage in half after the Joel Ugochukwa point-after.
The Hilltoppers picked up a field goal later in the second, before Fleming struck with a 92-strike from Adams to Bonds that sent the teams to the locker room with Glass holding the 17-13 edge.
The second half turned into a defensive battle of field position, with neither team being able to add to their first-half totals.
Adams was the offensive shining star for the Colonels, connecting on 8 passes for 170 yards, including the two key hookups with Bonds.
Fleming will look for its first win of the season this Friday as the Colonels host R.J. Reynolds of North Carolina.
BILL TURNER game story/photo
