Princeton gets first win of season, beats Howard 30-13 behind Blaine McAllister's 2 TDs

Sep 29, 2024, 04:00 am

PRINCETON, N.J. -- — Blaine McAllister accounted for two touchdowns and Princeton won its first win of the season, beating Howard 30-13 on Saturday.

McAllister tossed a 37-yard touchdown pass to Luke Colella to end the Tigers' first drive of the game. McAllister added a 7-yard touchdown run midway through the second.

McAllister was 5 of 19 with completions to five different receivers for 80 yards. He added 50 yards on the ground. John Volker led the Tigers with 88 yards rushing on 12 carries.

Jeffrey Sexton kicked field goals from 41 and 44 yards for Princeton (1-1). Dareion Murphy added a 22-yard touchdown run late in the game.

Kasey Hawthorne and quarterback Jaylon Tolbert had short touchdowns runs for Howard (2-3). Tolbert finished 17-of-29 passing for 134 yards. Eden James added 73 yards rushing for Bison.

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