QBs Hickbottom, Witt, WR McClain stand out in Legacy Bowl

Published February 19, 2022 6:49 PM

By BRETT MARTEL
AP Sports Writer

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tennessee State’s Geremy Hickbottom accounted for 97 yards and a touchdown from scrimmage to help Team Gaither defeat Team Robinson 22-6 in the inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl. Bowie State running back Calil Wilkins turned a short pass from Chowan’s Bryce Witt into a 12-yard score. Norfolk State QB Juwan Carter added short TD run and Southern receiver Marquis McClain caught seven passes for 84 yards for Team Gaither. Prairie View A&M QB Juwan Pass had a short TD run for Team Robinson. The teams were named for prominent former head coaches Eddie Robinson of Grambling and Jake Gaither of Florida A&M.

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