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In a thrilling contest, the Brown football team secured a 29-19 victory over Bryant, marking an unofficial state championship. After a tough first half, the Bears rallied to score 29 unanswered points in the second half, showcasing exceptional teamwork and resilience. Key contributions came from Trevor Foley, Matt Childs, and Qwentin Brown. Coach James Perry highlighted the importance of overcoming early struggles. This victory comes after a notable win against URI, and Brown now focuses on upcoming Ivy League matchups, starting with Princeton.
Providence, RI – The Brown football team (3-1, 0-1 Ivy) celebrated a thrilling victory over Bryant (2-5, 0-3 Coastal Athletic Association) with a score of 29-19. This win marks an unofficial state championship for Brown, following their prior upset against URI in the Governor’s Cup last week. This victory is also significant as it is the first time since 2013 that an in-state contest between Brown and Bryant was decided by more than one score.
Brown’s exceptional second half performance was crucial, as they initially entered halftime scoreless and trailing 12-0. The team’s struggles in the first half included multiple turnovers and failed possessions, including a deep ball interception on their first drive, allowing Bryant to establish an early lead thanks to a 14-yard touchdown run by Elijah Elliott. Elliott’s second touchdown extended Bryant’s lead to 12-0 before the break.
However, upon returning for the second half, Brown transformed their game. Trevor Foley caught a pass from quarterback James Murphy, scoring the first touchdown for Brown and igniting the team. Following Foley’s touchdown, running back Matt Childs powered his way into the end zone after a short drive, and Brown executed a successful 2-point conversion that put them ahead 15-12.
The momentum shifted again when Bryant’s Aldrich Doe managed to score, regaining the lead at 19-15. Despite this setback, Brown’s Solomon Miller made a pivotal play, drawing a penalty against Bryant that allowed them to set up another touchdown by Childs. The Bears capped off their scoring with a powerful run from Qwentin Brown, whose impressive effort put the game out of reach at 29-19.
Throughout the game, Brown’s defense proved strong, stopping Bryant’s last offensive attempt, thus securing the victory. Coach James Perry underscored the significance of the team’s resilience in pushing through a challenging first half to clinch the win.
This triumph follows Brown’s notable season opener, where they achieved a 46-0 victory against Georgetown, marking the largest margin of victory for the program since 2013. However, the Bears faced a tough loss against Harvard earlier in the season, where they lost 41-7. The victory against URI was particularly historic, as it was Brown’s first win over a national top-10 opponent since 1981.
With this victory, Brown now looks ahead to a series of six consecutive Ivy League matchups remaining in the regular season, starting with a game against Princeton scheduled for Saturday at noon. The Bears are poised to continue their successful streak, riding high on their recent performances as they seek to build on their newfound momentum as unofficial state champions.
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