Shaw Bears fall to UNC Pembroke 38-19

Spencer Chisholm (19) pursues a UNC Pembroke ball carrier 

DURHAM, N.C. -- B.J. Bunn hauled in six passes for 109 yards, including a 48 yard touchdown, and UNC Pembroke defeated Shaw 38-19 at Durham County Memorial Stadium Saturday.  

The Bears (0-3) took a 13-10 lead into halftime, but that margin could have, and should have been even more.  Trevante Long couldn't come down with a potential touchdown catch late in the second quarter; freshman kicker Beni Kinsemi followed that by missing a chip shot field goal before the half.  

Shaw received stellar defensive efforts from Devon Hunt and Keelan Jones.  Hunt had a game-high 10 tackles, while Jones chipped in with 9 stops, including one of five the Bears Interceptions.  

UNCP (3-0) rushed for 183 yards and three touchdowns as a team - Rontonio Stanle's ran for 64 yards and a score.  Braves signal caller Patrick O'Brien threw two touchdown passes; O'Brien also tossed five interceptions in the win.  

Shaw will be back in action next Saturday  as the Bears open up CIAA Conference play against Bowie State at Durham County Memorial Stadium.  Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. 

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