Box Score MURFREESBORO- The Chowan University football team dropped their fourth straight game on Saturday evening with a 77-30 setback to Winston-Salem State University.  The Hawks slide to 1-4 on the season and 0-2 in CIAA play while the Rams improve to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in league play after Saturday's contest.  The victory marked the 26^th consecutive CIAA win for Winston-Salem State. 

The Hawks totaled 380 offensive yards on Saturday, while the Rams rolled up 582 yards. 

Ryan Nolan had 17 carries for 81 yards and completed 13-28 pass attempts for 136 yards. DaSean Martin collected 79 rushing yards on the evening with 27 carries.  Dain McFarland completed 8-15 pass attempts for 91 yards.  Antjuan Randall led the receivers with five receptions for 53 yards, followed by Kaine Lombard, who also tallied five receptions, totaling 44 yards.

Phil Sims and Rudy Johnson combined to complete 12 of 16 pass attempts, totaling 314 yards.  Maurice Lewis had 12 carries for 61 yards while Brendon Felder had six receptions for 99 yards. 

The Rams came out firing on all cylinders in the first quarter.  They scored 35 unanswered points before a 57-yard touchdown run by Nolan put the Hawks on the board.  The run capped a three play, 80-yard drive.  Nick Hahula made good on the point after attempt. 

Winston-Salem State added a score with 10:04 left in the second quarter, and added a point after attempt to take a 42-7 lead.  Bronson Green's fumble recovery on the ensuing Rams' kick-off led to another touchdown for Winston-Salem State, and left the Hawks trailing 48-7. 

The Hawks responded with a safety with 7:12 left in the second quarter, and added a touchdown on a fumble recovery.  Hahula's point after attempt was good, but the Hawks headed into halftime with a 48-16 deficit.  The Rams added 17 points in the third quarter before Dain McFarland connected with Kaine McFarland on a seven-yard pass.  Hahula made good on the point after attempt.  With a 65-23 lead, Alajandro Suarez added a field goal for the Rams. 

Chowan added an additional score with 11:48 left in the game when Martin grabbed a six-yard pass from McFarland, capping a 14 play, 80-yard drive.  Hahula made good on the point after attempt.  Winston-Salem State added a field goal with 4:25 left in the game, securing the 77-30 victory. 

The Hawks look to recover on October 11^th when they host Bowie State University.  The CIAA Northern Division match-up is slated for 3:00pm.  The contest is the Homecoming game for Chowan.