MUFREESBORO, N.C.- The Chowan University women's flag football team made history on Saturday, opening their inaugural season at home with matchups against Lindsey Wilson and Winston-Salem State University. These young ladies became the first to represent Chowan in the program's history, marking a milestone for the university.

THE BASICS 

GAME 1 FINAL | Chowan 0,  Lindsey Wilson 87

GAME 2 FINAL | Chowan 6,  Winston Salem State 37

RECORDS | Chowan (0-2, 0-0), Lindsey Wilson (2-0, 0-0), Winston Salem State (2-0)

LOCATION | Murfreesboro, N.C. (Hawks Athletic Center)

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

Chowan's quarterback duties were shared between Neveah Higdon and Kiara Arguello. Higdon threw for 108 total passing yards, while Arguello added 86 yards through the air.

On the receiving end, Adriana Lightfoot totaled 36 yards in the first game, with a long reception of 12 yards. She elevated her performance in the second game, recording 57 receiving yards with a long of 20. Janaya Perry contributed 14 yards against the Blue Raiders, including a 12-yard reception, and added 50 yards with a 44-yard touchdown against the Rams.

Defensively, Lightfoot led the charge with six solo tackles and seven yards in the first game, then tallied 15 tackles in the second contest, including a sack and three tackles for loss. Perry added five tackles overall, collecting a sack for 11 yards and another tackle for loss. Zyian Heyligar stood out in the second game, recording 10 tackles, while Arguello contributed seven. Tanaezja Hill and Neveah Higdon each added three tackles, and Shatavia Brooks sealed the defensive effort with an interception against Winston-Salem State.

UP NEXT

The Hawks return to action on Wednesday, February 25, at 6:00 PM in Garrison Stadium as they open conference play against Lees-McRae College.