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The Citadel (1-2 , 1-2) -VS- Mercer (2-2 , 1-1)

Box Score

The Citadel logo
38
vs
Mercer logo
31

The Citadel (1-2 , 1-2) -VS- Mercer (2-2 , 1-1)

Team Score By Quarter
Team 1 1st 2 2nd 3 3rd 4 4th F Total
Winner CITThe Citadel 7 7 3 21 38
MERMercer 7 10 7 7 31
CIT:
Jordan Black (167),
Grant Drakeford (139),
Raleigh Webb (77)
MER:
Robert Riddle (347),
Tee Mitchell (52),
Marquise Irvin (132)
Date:
9/22/2018
Site:
Macon, Ga.
Stadium:
Five Star Stadium
Attendance:
11772
Kickoff Time:
4:04 PM
End of Game:
7:31 PM
Duration:
3:27
Temperature:
93
Wind:
E 7 MPH
Weather:
Partly Cloudy
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Match History vs Mercer

Scoring Summary

Scoring Summary
Qtr. - Time Qtr Time Scoring Play CIT MER
1st - 06:49 1st 06:49 MER - Tee Mitchell 4 yd run (Cole Fisher kick), 12 plays, 80 yards, TOP 5:35 0 7
1st - 00:00 1st 00:00 CIT - Jordan Black 25 yd run (Jacob Godek kick), 14 plays, 75 yards, TOP 6:49 7 7
2nd - 03:44 2nd 03:44 MER - Cole Fisher 26 yd field goal 11 plays, 64 yards, TOP 4:28 7 10
2nd - 01:33 2nd 01:33 MER - Stephen Houzah 22 yd pass from Robert Riddle (Cole Fisher kick) 4 plays, 41 yards, TOP 1:11 7 17
2nd - 00:15 2nd 00:15 CIT - Raleigh Webb 77 yd pass from Jordan Black (Jacob Godek kick) 4 plays, 96 yards, TOP 1:15 14 17
3rd - 11:13 3rd 11:13 MER - Tucker Cannon 15 yd pass from Robert Riddle (Cole Fisher kick) 9 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:47 14 24
3rd - 01:15 3rd 01:15 CIT - Jacob Godek 27 yd field goal 19 plays, 66 yards, TOP 9:52 17 24
4th - 09:34 4th 09:34 CIT - Grant Drakeford 4 yd run (Jacob Godek kick), 10 plays, 57 yards, TOP 4:38 24 24
4th - 04:47 4th 04:47 CIT - Rod Johnson 5 yd run (Jacob Godek kick), 7 plays, 92 yards, TOP 3:13 31 24
4th - 01:11 4th 01:11 MER - David Durden 8 yd pass from Robert Riddle (Cole Fisher kick) 7 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:36 31 31
4th - 00:57 4th 00:57 CIT - Rod Johnson 94 yd kickoff return (Jacob Godek kick) 38 31
38 31
Referee: Thomas Graham Line Judge: Erick Pratt Side Judge: Chris Rape
Umpire: Wayne Rigsby Back Judge: Jamey Tricoli Score Keeper:
Linesman: Robert Broome Field Judge: Rob Barefield

Game Statistics By Team

Team Statistics
Statistic CIT MER
First Downs
Total 21 23
Rushing 15 5
Passing 5 16
Penalty 1 2
Rushing
Total (Net) 308 32
Attempts 59 29
Avg. Per Rush 5.2 1.1
Rushing TDs 3 1
Yds. Gained 313 94
Yds. Lost 5 62
Passing
Total (Net) 167 347
Comp.-Att.-Int. 5-10-0 25-37-1
Avg. / Att. 16.7 9.4
Avg. / Comp. 33.4 13.9
TDs 1 3
Total Offense
Yards 475 379
Plays 69 66
Avg. / Play 6.9 5.7
Fumbles - Lost 0-0 1-0
Penalties - Yds. 4-50 4-18
Punting
Punts - Yds. 3-146 3-146
Avg. / Punt 48.7 48.7
Inside 20 0 1
50+ Yds. 1 1
Touchbacks 1 0
Fair Catch 1 1
Kickoffs
Total - Yds. 7-390 6-378
Avg. Yds. / Kickoff 55.7 63.0
Touchbacks 3 3
Returns
Punt: Total - Yds. - TDs 0-0-0 1-33-0
Punt: Avg. / Return 0 33.0
Kickoff: Total - Yds. - TDs 3-116-1 1-15-0
Kickoff: Avg. / Return 38.7 15.0
INT: Total - Yds. - TDs 1-0-0 0-0-0
Fumble: Total - Yds. - TDs 0-0-0 0-0-0
Miscellaneous
Misc. Yards 0 0
Poss. Time 32:36 27:23
3rd. Down Conv. 6 of 14 6 of 12
4th. Down Conversions 4 of 5 1 of 1
Red-Zone: Scores - Chances 3-3 4-4
Sacks: Total - Yds. 5-48 0-0
PAT: Total - Made 5-5 4-4
2PT Conversion: Total - Made 0-0 0-0
Field Goals: Total - Made 1-1 1-1

Individual Statistics

Offensive

Individual Passing Statistics
CIT - Passing
Player Cmp Att. Yds. TD INT Long Sack
Jordan Black 5 10 167 1 0 77 0
Totals 5 10 167 1 0 77 0
MER - Passing
Player Cmp Att. Yds. TD Int. Long Sack
Robert Riddle 25 37 347 3 1 41 3
Kaelan Riley 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Totals 25 37 347 3 1 41 5
Individual Rushing Statistics
CIT - Rushing
Player Att. Gain Loss Net TD Lg. Avg.
Grant Drakeford 9 139 0 139 1 61 15.4
Jordan Black 17 66 5 61 1 25 3.6
Lorenzo Ward 16 50 0 50 0 9 3.1
Clay Harris 8 22 0 22 0 6 2.8
Rod Johnson 6 19 0 19 1 6 3.2
K. Sessions 2 10 0 10 0 6 5.0
Dante Smith 1 7 0 7 0 7 7.0
Totals 59 313 5 308 3 61 5.2
MER - Rushing
Player Att. Gain Loss Net TD Lg. Avg.
Tee Mitchell 16 60 8 52 1 18 3.3
Tyray Devezin 4 27 0 27 0 8 6.8
Robert Riddle 7 7 29 -22 0 5 -3.1
Kaelan Riley 2 0 25 -25 0 0 -12.5
Totals 29 94 62 32 1 18 1.1
Individual Receiving Statistics
CIT - Receiving
Player Rec. Yds. TD Long
Raleigh Webb 1 77 1 77
Grant Drakeford 2 59 0 44
Curt Nixon 2 31 0 26
Totals 5 167 1 77
MER - Receiving
Player Rec. Yds. TD Long
Marquise Irvin 7 132 0 28
Stephen Houzah 5 87 1 41
David Durden 5 50 1 18
Tucker Cannon 2 24 1 15
Tee Mitchell 2 23 0 20
Tony Jones II 1 19 0 19
Sam Walker 3 12 0 7
Totals 25 347 3 41

Defensive

The Citadel - Individual Defensive Statistics
The Citadel - Individual Defensive Statistics
Player Solo Ast Tot TFL/Yds TFL Sack/Yds Sacks FF FR-Yds Fumbl INT INT BrUp Blkd QH
Willie Eubanks 4 3 7 1.0/6 1.0 1.0/6 1.0 - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Khafari Buffalo 4 2 6 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- 1-0 1 - - -
Chris Beverly 4 2 6 1.5/1 1.5 -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Noah Dawkins 3 2 5 2.5/25 2.5 1.5/24 1.5 - 0-0 -/- - - - - 1
Ken Allen 1 4 5 0.5/1 0.5 -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Phil Barrett 4 - 4 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - 1 - -
S-T Faulkner 2 2 4 0.5/- 0.5 -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Russell Hubbs 3 1 4 1.0/4 1.0 -/- - 1 1-0 -/- - - - - -
Joseph Randolph 2 2 4 2.5/11 2.5 1.0/7 1.0 - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Aron Spann III 3 - 3 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Phil Davis 1 1 2 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Jordan Williams - 2 2 0.5/5 0.5 0.5/5 0.5 - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Shawn McCord 2 - 2 1.0/2 1.0 -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Dante Smith - 1 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Jay Howard 1 - 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - 1 - -
K. Sessions - 1 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Grant Drakeford - 1 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Isaac Stewart 1 - 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Marquise Blount - 1 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Patrick Keefe 1 - 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Jalon Williams 1 - 1 1.0/6 1.0 1.0/6 1.0 - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
C. Weyrich - 1 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Mercer - Individual Defensive Statistics
Mercer - Individual Defensive Statistics
Player Solo Ast Tot TFL/Yds TFL Sack/Yds Sacks FF FR-Yds Fumbl INT INT BrUp Blkd QH
Will Coneway 5 8 13 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - 1
Malique Fleming 2 7 9 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Michael Freeman 3 6 9 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Eric Jackson 3 5 8 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Harrison Poole 3 5 8 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Isaiah Buehler 2 6 8 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Dorian Kithcart 1 6 7 1.0/5 1.0 -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Sidney Otiwu 1 5 6 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
LeMarkus Bailey 2 3 5 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Bradley Earnest 1 3 4 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
BJ Bohler 2 1 3 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - 1 - -
Behr Cooper 1 2 3 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Destin Guillen - 3 3 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Travonte Easley - 2 2 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Jack Raines 1 1 2 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Harrison Frost - 1 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Brandon Coney - 1 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -
Barron King - 1 1 -/- - -/- - - 0-0 -/- - - - - -

Special Teams

Individual Punting Statistics
CIT - Punting
Player Punts Yds. Avg. Long In. 20 TB 50+ Yds.
Matt Campbell 3 146 48.7 53 0 1 1
MER - Punting
Player Punts Yds. Avg. Long In. 20 TB 50+ Yds.
Matt Shiel 3 146 48.7 54 1 0 1
Individual Return Statistics
CIT - All Returns
Player Punts Kickoffs Interceptions
Ret. Yds. Lg Ret. Yds. Lg Ret. Yds. Lg
Rod Johnson 0 0 0 3 116 94 0 0 0
Khafari Buffalo 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
MER - All Returns
Player Punts Kickoffs Interceptions
Ret. Yds. Lg Ret. Yds. Lg Ret. Yds. Lg
Marquise Irvin 1 33 33 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stephen Houzah 0 0 0 1 15 15 0 0 0
Individual Field Goal Statistics
CIT - Field Goals
Player Qtr. Clock Yds. Result
Jacob Godek 3rd 01:15 27 GOOD
MER - Field Goals
Player Qtr. Clock Yds. Result
Cole Fisher 2nd 03:44 26 GOOD
Individual Kickoff Statistics
CIT - Kickoffs
Player No. Yds. TB OB Avg.
Jacob Godek 7 390 3 0 55.7
MER - Kickoffs
Player No. Yds. TB OB Avg.
Cole Fisher 6 378 3 0 63.0
Individual PAT Statistics
CIT - PATs
Player Kicks Rushes Passes
ATT Made ATT Made ATT Made
Jacob Godek 5 5 0 0 0 0
MER - PATs
Player Kicks Rushes Passes
ATT Made ATT Made ATT Made
Cole Fisher 4 4 0 0 0 0

Drive Chart

All Drives

All Drives
Team - Yardline - Time Team Qtr. Drive Started Drive Ended Consumed
Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Plays-Yds. TOP
1st/15:00 CIT 1st CIT25 15:00 KO CIT47 12:24 PUNT 4-22 2:36
1st/12:24 MER 1st MER20 12:24 PUNT CIT00 06:49 TD 12-80 5:35
1st/06:49 CIT 1st CIT25 06:49 KO MER00 00:00 TD 14-75 6:49
2nd/14:59 MER 2nd MER25 14:59 KO MER19 13:05 PUNT 3-(-6) 1:54
2nd/13:05 CIT 2nd CIT27 13:05 PUNT CIT30 12:17 PUNT 3-3 0:48
2nd/12:17 MER 2nd MER23 12:17 PUNT MER33 10:14 PUNT 4-10 2:03
2nd/10:14 CIT 2nd CIT20 10:14 PUNT MER26 08:12 DOWNS 6-54 2:02
2nd/08:12 MER 2nd MER26 08:12 DOWNS CIT10 03:44 FG 11-64 4:28
2nd/03:44 CIT 2nd CIT25 03:44 KO CIT28 02:44 PUNT 3-3 1:00
2nd/02:44 MER 2nd CIT41 02:44 PUNT CIT00 01:33 TD 4-41 1:11
2nd/01:30 CIT 2nd CIT04 01:30 KO MER00 00:15 TD 4-96 1:15
2nd/00:09 MER 2nd MER20 00:09 KO MER20 00:00 HALF 1-0 0:09
3rd/15:00 MER 3rd MER25 15:00 KO CIT00 11:13 TD 9-75 3:47
3rd/11:07 CIT 3rd CIT24 11:07 KO MER10 01:15 FG 19-66 9:52
3rd/01:15 MER 3rd MER25 01:15 KO MER38 14:12 INT 4-13 2:03
4th/14:12 CIT 4th CIT43 14:12 INT MER00 09:34 TD 10-57 4:38
4th/09:34 MER 4th MER25 09:34 KO MER47 08:00 PUNT 4-22 1:34
4th/08:00 CIT 4th CIT08 08:00 PUNT MER00 04:47 TD 7-92 3:13
4th/04:47 MER 4th MER25 04:47 KO CIT00 01:11 TD 7-75 3:36
4th/00:57 CIT 4th MER00 00:57 KO MER00 00:57 TD 0-0 0:00
4th/00:57 MER 4th MER25 00:57 KO MER40 00:00 HALF 8-15 0:57

The Citadel Drives

The Citadel Drives
Team - Yardline - Time Team Qtr. Drive Started Drive Ended Consumed
Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Plays-Yds. TOP
1st/15:00 CIT 1st CIT25 15:00 KO CIT47 12:24 PUNT 4-22 2:36
1st/06:49 CIT 1st CIT25 06:49 KO MER00 00:00 TD 14-75 6:49
2nd/13:05 CIT 2nd CIT27 13:05 PUNT CIT30 12:17 PUNT 3-3 0:48
2nd/10:14 CIT 2nd CIT20 10:14 PUNT MER26 08:12 DOWNS 6-54 2:02
2nd/03:44 CIT 2nd CIT25 03:44 KO CIT28 02:44 PUNT 3-3 1:00
2nd/01:30 CIT 2nd CIT04 01:30 KO MER00 00:15 TD 4-96 1:15
3rd/11:07 CIT 3rd CIT24 11:07 KO MER10 01:15 FG 19-66 9:52
4th/14:12 CIT 4th CIT43 14:12 INT MER00 09:34 TD 10-57 4:38
4th/08:00 CIT 4th CIT08 08:00 PUNT MER00 04:47 TD 7-92 3:13
4th/00:57 CIT 4th MER00 00:57 KO MER00 00:57 TD 0-0 0:00

Mercer Drives

The Citadel
Team - Yardline - Time Team Qtr. Drive Started Drive Ended Consumed
Spot Time Obtained Spot Time How Lost Plays-Yds. TOP
1st/12:24 MER 1st MER20 12:24 PUNT CIT00 06:49 TD 12-80 5:35
2nd/14:59 MER 2nd MER25 14:59 KO MER19 13:05 PUNT 3-(-6) 1:54
2nd/12:17 MER 2nd MER23 12:17 PUNT MER33 10:14 PUNT 4-10 2:03
2nd/08:12 MER 2nd MER26 08:12 DOWNS CIT10 03:44 FG 11-64 4:28
2nd/02:44 MER 2nd CIT41 02:44 PUNT CIT00 01:33 TD 4-41 1:11
2nd/00:09 MER 2nd MER20 00:09 KO MER20 00:00 HALF 1-0 0:09
3rd/15:00 MER 3rd MER25 15:00 KO CIT00 11:13 TD 9-75 3:47
3rd/01:15 MER 3rd MER25 01:15 KO MER38 14:12 INT 4-13 2:03
4th/09:34 MER 4th MER25 09:34 KO MER47 08:00 PUNT 4-22 1:34
4th/04:47 MER 4th MER25 04:47 KO CIT00 01:11 TD 7-75 3:36
4th/00:57 MER 4th MER25 00:57 KO MER40 00:00 HALF 8-15 0:57

Play By Play

Quarter #1 Plays

Game Start
Start of 1st Half
Play
Mercer wins toss, defers. The Citadel to receive.
MER ball on MER35.
Start of 1st quarter, clock 15:00.
Cole Fisher kickoff 65 yards to the CIT0, touchback.
The Citadel at 15:00
The Citadel at 15:00
Down & Distance Play
The Citadel at 15:00
1st and 10 at CIT25 Jordan Black pass complete to Grant Drakeford for 15 yards to the CIT40, 1ST DOWN CIT (Malique Fleming;Michael Freeman).
1st and 10 at CIT40 Lorenzo Ward rush for no gain to the CIT40 (Dorian Kithcart;Will Coneway).
2nd and 10 at CIT40 PENALTY MER offside (Dorian Kithcart) 0 yards to the CIT40, 1ST DOWN CIT.
1st and 10 at CIT40 Dante Smith rush for 7 yards to the CIT47 (Sidney Otiwu;Harrison Poole).
2nd and 3 at CIT47 Rod Johnson rush for no gain to the CIT47 (LeMarkus Bailey).
3rd and 3 at CIT47 Matt Campbell punt 53 yards to the MER0, touchback.
Total 4 plays , 22 yards Time of Possession: 2:36
Mercer at 12:24
Mercer at 12:24
Down & Distance Play
Mercer at 12:24
1st and 10 at MER20 MERCER drive start at 12:24.
1st and 10 at MER20 PENALTY MER holding (Marquise Irvin) 8 yards to the MER12.
1st and 18 at MER12 Tee Mitchell rush for loss of 1 yard to the MER11 (Ken Allen;Chris Beverly).
2nd and 19 at MER11 Robert Riddle pass complete to Tucker Cannon for 9 yards to the MER20 (Willie Eubanks;Ken Allen).
3rd and 10 at MER20 Robert Riddle pass complete to Marquise Irvin for 17 yards to the MER37, 1ST DOWN MER (Chris Beverly).
1st and 10 at MER37 Tee Mitchell rush for 12 yards to the MER49, 1ST DOWN MER (Aron Spann III).
1st and 10 at MER49 Robert Riddle pass complete to Marquise Irvin for 16 yards to the CIT35, 1ST DOWN MER (Phil Barrett).
1st and 10 at CIT35 Tee Mitchell rush for 6 yards to the CIT29 (Russell Hubbs).
2nd and 4 at CIT29 Tee Mitchell rush for loss of 1 yard to the CIT30 (Noah Dawkins).
3rd and 5 at CIT30 Robert Riddle pass complete to David Durden for 4 yards to the CIT26 (Phil Barrett).
4th and 1 at CIT26 Robert Riddle rush for 2 yards to the CIT24, 1ST DOWN MER (Ken Allen).
1st and 10 at CIT24 Robert Riddle rush for 5 yards to the CIT19 (Willie Eubanks).
2nd and 5 at CIT19 Robert Riddle pass complete to Marquise Irvin for 15 yards to the CIT4, 1ST DOWN MER (Khafari Buffalo), PENALTY CIT pass interference declined.
1st and GOAL at CIT04 Tee Mitchell rush for 4 yards to the CIT0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:49.
1st and GOAL at CIT03 Cole Fisher kick attempt good.
1st and GOAL at MER35 Cole Fisher kickoff 65 yards to the CIT0, touchback.
Total 12 plays , 80 yards Time of Possession: 5:35
Score:
The Citadel 0-7 Mercer
The Citadel at 06:49
The Citadel at 06:49
Down & Distance Play
The Citadel at 06:49
1st and 10 at CIT25 THE CITADEL drive start at 06:49.
1st and 10 at CIT25 Timeout The Citadel, clock 06:49.
1st and 10 at CIT25 Lorenzo Ward rush for 5 yards to the CIT30 (LeMarkus Bailey;Eric Jackson).
2nd and 5 at CIT30 Jordan Black rush for 2 yards to the CIT32 (Dorian Kithcart;Eric Jackson).
3rd and 3 at CIT32 Lorenzo Ward rush for 2 yards to the CIT34 (Will Coneway).
4th and 1 at CIT34 Jordan Black rush for 3 yards to the CIT37, 1ST DOWN CIT (Harrison Poole;Bradley Earnest).
1st and 10 at CIT37 Grant Drakeford rush for 8 yards to the CIT45 (Michael Freeman).
2nd and 2 at CIT45 Lorenzo Ward rush for 3 yards to the CIT48, 1ST DOWN CIT (Dorian Kithcart;Destin Guillen).
1st and 10 at CIT48 Jordan Black rush for 5 yards to the MER47 (Eric Jackson).
2nd and 5 at MER47 Lorenzo Ward rush for 1 yard to the MER46 (Will Coneway).
3rd and 4 at MER46 Lorenzo Ward rush for 9 yards to the MER37, 1ST DOWN CIT (Jack Raines).
1st and 10 at MER37 Clay Harris rush for 6 yards to the MER31 (LeMarkus Bailey;Michael Freeman).
2nd and 4 at MER31 Clay Harris rush for 2 yards to the MER29 (Michael Freeman;Harrison Poole).
3rd and 2 at MER29 Clay Harris rush for 2 yards to the MER27, 1ST DOWN CIT (Destin Guillen;Harrison Poole).
1st and 10 at MER27 Clay Harris rush for 2 yards to the MER25 (Isaiah Buehler;Bradley Earnest).
2nd and 8 at MER25 Jordan Black rush for 25 yards to the MER0, 1ST DOWN CIT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:00.
1st and GOAL at MER03 Jacob Godek kick attempt good.
Score:
The Citadel 7-7 Mercer

Quarter #2 Plays

Start of Quarter #2
Start of Quarter #2
Down & Distance Play
1st and GOAL at CIT35 Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00.
1st and GOAL at CIT35 Jacob Godek kickoff 58 yards to the MER7, fair catch by Stephen Houzah.
Total 14 plays , 75 yards Time of Possession: 6:49
Mercer at 14:59
Mercer at 14:59
Down & Distance Play
Mercer at 14:59
1st and 10 at MER25 MERCER drive start at 14:59.
1st and 10 at MER25 MERCER drive start at 14:59.
1st and 10 at MER25 Tee Mitchell rush for loss of 2 yards to the MER23 (Shawn McCord).
2nd and 12 at MER23 Tyray Devezin rush for 2 yards to the MER25 (Shawn McCord).
3rd and 10 at MER25 Robert Riddle sacked for loss of 6 yards to the MER19 (Jalon Williams).
4th and 16 at MER19 Matt Shiel punt 54 yards to the CIT27, out-of-bounds.
Total 3 plays , -6 yards Time of Possession: 1:54
The Citadel at 13:05
The Citadel at 13:05
Down & Distance Play
The Citadel at 13:05
1st and 10 at CIT27 THE CITADEL drive start at 13:05.
1st and 10 at CIT27 Jordan Black pass incomplete to Grant Drakeford.
2nd and 10 at CIT27 Clay Harris rush for 3 yards to the CIT30 (Behr Cooper;Will Coneway).
3rd and 7 at CIT30 Jordan Black pass incomplete to Raleigh Webb.
4th and 7 at CIT30 Matt Campbell punt 47 yards to the MER23, fair catch by Marquise Irvin.
Total 3 plays , 3 yards Time of Possession: 0:48
Mercer at 12:17
Mercer at 12:17
Down & Distance Play
Mercer at 12:17
1st and 10 at MER23 MERCER drive start at 12:17.
1st and 10 at MER23 Robert Riddle pass complete to Marquise Irvin for 20 yards to the MER43, 1ST DOWN MER (Khafari Buffalo).
1st and 10 at MER43 Tyray Devezin rush for no gain to the MER43 (Ken Allen;Khafari Buffalo).
2nd and 10 at MER43 Robert Riddle pass incomplete to Marquise Irvin (Phil Barrett).
3rd and 10 at MER43 Robert Riddle sacked for loss of 10 yards to the MER33 (Noah Dawkins;Jordan Williams).
4th and 20 at MER33 Matt Shiel punt 47 yards to the CIT20, fair catch by Curt Nixon.
Total 4 plays , 10 yards Time of Possession: 2:03
The Citadel at 10:14
The Citadel at 10:14
Down & Distance Play
The Citadel at 10:14
1st and 10 at CIT20 THE CITADEL drive start at 10:14.
1st and 10 at CIT20 Grant Drakeford rush for 6 yards to the CIT26 (Eric Jackson;Malique Fleming).
2nd and 4 at CIT26 Jordan Black pass complete to Grant Drakeford for 44 yards to the MER30, 1ST DOWN CIT (Harrison Poole).
1st and 10 at MER30 Rod Johnson rush for no gain to the MER30 (Dorian Kithcart;Travonte Easley).
2nd and 10 at MER30 Jordan Black pass incomplete to Grant Drakeford (BJ Bohler).
3rd and 10 at MER30 Lorenzo Ward rush for 2 yards to the MER28 (Will Coneway).
4th and 8 at MER28 Lorenzo Ward rush for 2 yards to the MER26 (LeMarkus Bailey;Will Coneway).
Total 6 plays , 54 yards Time of Possession: 2:02
Mercer at 08:12
Mercer at 08:12
Down & Distance Play
Mercer at 08:12
1st and 10 at MER26 MERCER drive start at 08:12.
1st and 10 at MER26 Robert Riddle pass complete to Sam Walker for loss of 1 yard to the MER25 (Chris Beverly).
2nd and 11 at MER25 Robert Riddle pass complete to Marquise Irvin for 24 yards to the MER49, 1ST DOWN MER, out-of-bounds (Khafari Buffalo).
1st and 10 at MER49 Tee Mitchell rush for 6 yards to the CIT45 (S-T Faulkner;Phil Davis).
2nd and 4 at CIT45 Robert Riddle pass incomplete to Stephen Houzah.
3rd and 4 at CIT45 Robert Riddle pass complete to David Durden for 11 yards to the CIT34, 1ST DOWN MER (Chris Beverly).
1st and 10 at CIT34 Robert Riddle pass incomplete to Marquise Irvin.
2nd and 10 at CIT34 Robert Riddle pass complete to Tee Mitchell for 20 yards to the CIT14, 1ST DOWN MER, out-of-bounds.
1st and 10 at CIT14 Tee Mitchell rush for 4 yards to the CIT10 (Grant Drakeford;Ken Allen).
2nd and 6 at CIT10 Tee Mitchell rush for 3 yards to the CIT7 (Russell Hubbs;C. Weyrich).
3rd and 3 at CIT07 Tee Mitchell rush for loss of 3 yards to the CIT10 (Joseph Randolph).
4th and 6 at CIT10 Cole Fisher field goal attempt from 26 GOOD, clock 03:44.
1st and GOAL at MER35 Cole Fisher kickoff 65 yards to the CIT0, touchback.
Total 11 plays , 64 yards Time of Possession: 4:28
Score:
The Citadel 7-10 Mercer
The Citadel at 03:44
The Citadel at 03:44
Down & Distance Play
The Citadel at 03:44
1st and 10 at CIT25 THE CITADEL drive start at 03:44.
1st and 10 at CIT25 Rod Johnson rush for 3 yards to the CIT28 (Malique Fleming).
2nd and 7 at CIT28 Jordan Black pass incomplete to Curt Nixon.
3rd and 7 at CIT28 Jordan Black rush for no gain to the CIT28 (Will Coneway).
4th and 7 at CIT28 Matt Campbell punt 46 yards to the MER26, Marquise Irvin return 33 yards to the CIT41 (Patrick Keefe).
Total 3 plays , 3 yards Time of Possession: 1:00
Mercer at 02:44
Mercer at 02:44
Down & Distance Play
Mercer at 02:44
1st and 10 at CIT41 MERCER drive start at 02:44.
1st and 10 at CIT41 Robert Riddle pass complete to Tee Mitchell for 3 yards to the CIT38, out-of-bounds (Chris Beverly).
2nd and 7 at CIT38 Robert Riddle pass incomplete to Marquise Irvin.
3rd and 7 at CIT38 Robert Riddle pass incomplete to Marquise Irvin, PENALTY CIT pass interference 13 yards to the CIT25, 1ST DOWN MER, NO PLAY.
1st and 10 at CIT25 Tee Mitchell rush for 3 yards to the CIT22 (Jordan Williams;Marquise Blount).
2nd and 7 at CIT22 Robert Riddle pass complete to Stephen Houzah for 22 yards to the CIT0, 1ST DOWN MER, TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:33.
1st and GOAL at CIT03 Cole Fisher kick attempt good.
1st and GOAL at MER35 Cole Fisher kickoff 61 yards to the CIT4, Rod Johnson return 0 yards to the CIT4, out-of-bounds.
Total 4 plays , 41 yards Time of Possession: 1:11
Score:
The Citadel 7-17 Mercer
The Citadel at 01:30
The Citadel at 01:30
Down & Distance Play
The Citadel at 01:30
1st and 10 at CIT04 THE CITADEL drive start at 01:30.
1st and 10 at CIT04 Clay Harris rush for 4 yards to the CIT8 (Will Coneway;Harrison Frost).
2nd and 6 at CIT08 Jordan Black rush for no gain to the CIT8 (Isaiah Buehler).
3rd and 6 at CIT08 Timeout Mercer, clock 00:56.
3rd and 6 at CIT08 Grant Drakeford rush for 15 yards to the CIT23, 1ST DOWN CIT (Malique Fleming;Bradley Earnest).
1st and 10 at CIT23 Jordan Black pass complete to Raleigh Webb for 77 yards to the MER0, 1ST DOWN CIT, TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:15.
1st and GOAL at MER03 Jacob Godek kick attempt good.
1st and GOAL at CIT35 Jacob Godek kickoff 60 yards to the MER5, Stephen Houzah return 15 yards to the MER20 (Dante Smith;K. Sessions).
Total 4 plays , 96 yards Time of Possession: 1:15
Score:
The Citadel 14-17 Mercer
Mercer at 00:09
Mercer at 00:09
Down & Distance Play
Mercer at 00:09
1st and 10 at MER20 MERCER drive start at 00:09.
1st and 10 at MER20 Robert Riddle rush for no gain to the MER20.
2nd and 10 at MER20 End of half, clock 00:00.
Total 1 plays , 0 yards Time of Possession: 0:09

Quarter #3 Plays

Halftime
Start of 2nd Half
Play
Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00, CIT ball on CIT35.
Jacob Godek kickoff 62 yards to the MER3, fair catch by Stephen Houzah.
Mercer at 15:00
Mercer at 15:00
Down & Distance Play
Mercer at 15:00
1st and 10 at MER25 MERCER drive start at 15:00.
1st and 10 at MER25 Tee Mitchell rush for 18 yards to the MER43, 1ST DOWN MER (Willie Eubanks;Chris Beverly).
1st and 10 at MER43 Tee Mitchell rush for 6 yards to the MER49 (Khafari Buffalo), PENALTY MER holding 5 yards to the MER38, NO PLAY.
1st and 15 at MER38 Robert Riddle pass incomplete to Tucker Cannon.
2nd and 15 at MER38 Robert Riddle pass complete to David Durden for 9 yards to the MER47 (Phil Barrett).
3rd and 6 at MER47 Timeout Mercer, clock 13:17.
3rd and 6 at MER47 Robert Riddle rush for loss of 4 yards to the MER43, fumble forced by Russell Hubbs, fumble by Robert Riddle recovered by MER Tyray Devezin at MER41, Tyray Devezin for 13 yards to the CIT46, 1ST DOWN MER (Russell Hubbs).
1st and 10 at CIT46 Tee Mitchell rush for no gain to the CIT46 (Willie Eubanks).
2nd and 10 at CIT46 Robert Riddle pass complete to Marquise Irvin for 28 yards to the CIT18, 1ST DOWN MER (Khafari Buffalo).
1st and 10 at CIT18 Tee Mitchell rush for 3 yards to the CIT15 (Willie Eubanks;Khafari Buffalo).
2nd and 7 at CIT15 Robert Riddle pass incomplete to Sam Walker.
3rd and 7 at CIT15 Robert Riddle pass complete to Tucker Cannon for 15 yards to the CIT0, 1ST DOWN MER, TOUCHDOWN, clock 11:13.
1st and GOAL at CIT03 Cole Fisher kick attempt good.
1st and GOAL at MER35 Cole Fisher kickoff 63 yards to the CIT2, Rod Johnson return 22 yards to the CIT24 (Michael Freeman).
Total 9 plays , 75 yards Time of Possession: 3:47
Score:
The Citadel 14-24 Mercer
The Citadel at 11:07
The Citadel at 11:07
Down & Distance Play
The Citadel at 11:07
1st and 10 at CIT24 THE CITADEL drive start at 11:07.
1st and 10 at CIT24 Rod Johnson rush for 6 yards to the CIT30 (BJ Bohler).
2nd and 4 at CIT30 Grant Drakeford rush for 6 yards to the CIT36, 1ST DOWN CIT (Harrison Poole;Malique Fleming).
1st and 10 at CIT36 Clay Harris rush for 2 yards to the CIT38 (Malique Fleming;Dorian Kithcart).
2nd and 8 at CIT38 K. Sessions rush for 4 yards to the CIT42 (Sidney Otiwu;Isaiah Buehler).
3rd and 4 at CIT42 Grant Drakeford rush for 11 yards to the MER47, 1ST DOWN CIT, out-of-bounds (Malique Fleming).
1st and 10 at MER47 Rod Johnson rush for 5 yards to the MER42 (Isaiah Buehler;Will Coneway).
2nd and 5 at MER42 Jordan Black pass incomplete to Raleigh Webb, QB hurry by Will Coneway.
3rd and 5 at MER42 Jordan Black rush for 3 yards to the MER39 (Malique Fleming;Isaiah Buehler).
4th and 2 at MER39 Jordan Black rush for 3 yards to the MER36, 1ST DOWN CIT (Harrison Poole).
1st and 10 at MER36 Jordan Black rush for 3 yards to the MER33 (Will Coneway).
2nd and 7 at MER33 Jordan Black rush for 4 yards to the MER29 (Sidney Otiwu).
3rd and 3 at MER29 Clay Harris rush for 1 yard to the MER28 (Barron King;Dorian Kithcart).
4th and 2 at MER28 Jordan Black rush for 3 yards to the MER25, 1ST DOWN CIT (Isaiah Buehler;Sidney Otiwu).
1st and 10 at MER25 Lorenzo Ward rush for 3 yards to the MER22 (Will Coneway;Michael Freeman).
2nd and 7 at MER22 Grant Drakeford rush for 21 yards to the MER1, 1ST DOWN CIT, out-of-bounds (Eric Jackson).
1st and GOAL at MER01 PENALTY CIT false start (A. Gallman) 7 yards to the MER8.
1st and GOAL at MER08 Jordan Black rush for 3 yards to the MER5 (Sidney Otiwu;Travonte Easley).
2nd and GOAL at MER05 Jordan Black rush for no gain to the MER5 (Will Coneway;Sidney Otiwu).
3rd and GOAL at MER05 Jordan Black rush for loss of 5 yards to the MER10 (Dorian Kithcart).
4th and GOAL at MER10 Jacob Godek field goal attempt from 27 GOOD, clock 01:15.
1st and GOAL at CIT35 Jacob Godek kickoff 64 yards to the MER1, fair catch by Stephen Houzah.
Total 19 plays , 66 yards Time of Possession: 9:52
Score:
The Citadel 17-24 Mercer
Mercer at 01:15
Mercer at 01:15
Down & Distance Play
Mercer at 01:15
1st and 10 at MER25 MERCER drive start at 01:15.
1st and 10 at MER25 Tee Mitchell rush for 1 yard to the MER26 (Phil Davis).
2nd and 9 at MER26 Robert Riddle pass complete to Tony Jones II for 19 yards to the MER45, 1ST DOWN MER (Isaac Stewart).

Quarter #4 Plays

Start of Quarter #4
Start of Quarter #4
Down & Distance Play
1st and 10 at MER45 Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00.
1st and 10 at MER45 Robert Riddle sacked for loss of 7 yards to the MER38 (Joseph Randolph).
2nd and 17 at MER38 Robert Riddle pass intercepted by Khafari Buffalo at the CIT43, Khafari Buffalo return 0 yards to the CIT43.
Total 4 plays , 13 yards Time of Possession: 2:03
The Citadel at 14:12
The Citadel at 14:12
Down & Distance Play
The Citadel at 14:12
1st and 10 at CIT43 THE CITADEL drive start at 14:12.
1st and 10 at CIT43 Lorenzo Ward rush for 5 yards to the CIT48 (LeMarkus Bailey).
2nd and 5 at CIT48 Lorenzo Ward rush for 2 yards to the 50 yardline (Behr Cooper).
3rd and 3 at CIT50 Jordan Black rush for 2 yards to the MER48 (Behr Cooper;Destin Guillen).
4th and 1 at MER48 Lorenzo Ward rush for 4 yards to the MER44, 1ST DOWN CIT (Isaiah Buehler;Brandon Coney).
1st and 10 at MER44 Lorenzo Ward rush for 1 yard to the MER43 (Michael Freeman;Jack Raines).
2nd and 9 at MER43 K. Sessions rush for 6 yards to the MER37 (Eric Jackson).
3rd and 3 at MER37 Lorenzo Ward rush for 4 yards to the MER33, 1ST DOWN CIT (Eric Jackson;BJ Bohler).
1st and 10 at MER33 Jordan Black pass complete to Curt Nixon for 26 yards to the MER7, 1ST DOWN CIT.
1st and GOAL at MER07 Jordan Black rush for 3 yards to the MER4 (Bradley Earnest).
2nd and GOAL at MER04 Grant Drakeford rush for 4 yards to the MER0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 09:34.
1st and GOAL at MER03 Jacob Godek kick attempt good.
1st and GOAL at CIT35 Jacob Godek kickoff 65 yards to the MER0, touchback.
Total 10 plays , 57 yards Time of Possession: 4:38
Score:
The Citadel 24-24 Mercer
Mercer at 09:34
Mercer at 09:34
Down & Distance Play
Mercer at 09:34
1st and 10 at MER25 MERCER drive start at 09:34.
1st and 10 at MER25 Robert Riddle pass complete to David Durden for 18 yards to the MER43, 1ST DOWN MER, out-of-bounds (Jay Howard).
1st and 10 at MER43 Robert Riddle pass incomplete to Stephen Houzah.
2nd and 10 at MER43 Tyray Devezin rush for 4 yards to the MER47 (Joseph Randolph;Noah Dawkins).
3rd and 6 at MER47 Robert Riddle pass incomplete to Marquise Irvin, dropped pass.
4th and 6 at MER47 Matt Shiel punt 45 yards to the CIT8, out-of-bounds.
Total 4 plays , 22 yards Time of Possession: 1:34
The Citadel at 08:00
The Citadel at 08:00
Down & Distance Play
The Citadel at 08:00
1st and 10 at CIT08 THE CITADEL drive start at 08:00.
1st and 10 at CIT08 Grant Drakeford rush for 7 yards to the CIT15 (Malique Fleming;Will Coneway).
2nd and 3 at CIT15 Lorenzo Ward rush for no gain to the CIT15 (Isaiah Buehler).
3rd and 3 at CIT15 Jordan Black pass complete to Curt Nixon for 5 yards to the CIT20, 1ST DOWN CIT (Harrison Poole).
1st and 10 at CIT20 Lorenzo Ward rush for 7 yards to the CIT27 (Michael Freeman;Eric Jackson).
2nd and 3 at CIT27 Jordan Black rush for 7 yards to the CIT34, 1ST DOWN CIT (Michael Freeman).
1st and 10 at CIT34 Grant Drakeford rush for 61 yards to the MER5, 1ST DOWN CIT (BJ Bohler).
1st and GOAL at MER05 Rod Johnson rush for 5 yards to the MER0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:47.
1st and GOAL at MER03 Jacob Godek kick attempt good.
1st and GOAL at CIT35 PENALTY CIT unsportsmanlike conduct (Grant Drakeford) 15 yards to the CIT20.
1st and GOAL at CIT20 Jacob Godek kickoff 80 yards to the MER0, touchback.
Total 7 plays , 92 yards Time of Possession: 3:13
Score:
The Citadel 31-24 Mercer
Mercer at 04:47
Mercer at 04:47
Down & Distance Play
Mercer at 04:47
1st and 10 at MER25 MERCER drive start at 04:47.
1st and 10 at MER25 PENALTY CIT pass interference 15 yards to the MER40, 1ST DOWN MER.
1st and 10 at MER40 Robert Riddle pass complete to Sam Walker for 7 yards to the MER47 (S-T Faulkner).
2nd and 3 at MER47 Robert Riddle pass incomplete to David Durden (Jay Howard).
3rd and 3 at MER47 Tyray Devezin rush for 8 yards to the CIT45, 1ST DOWN MER (Noah Dawkins).
1st and 10 at CIT45 Robert Riddle pass complete to Stephen Houzah for 41 yards to the CIT4, 1ST DOWN MER (Aron Spann III).
1st and GOAL at CIT04 Tee Mitchell rush for loss of 1 yard to the CIT5 (Joseph Randolph;S-T Faulkner).
2nd and GOAL at CIT05 PENALTY MER false start (Tee Mitchell) 5 yards to the CIT10.
2nd and GOAL at CIT10 Robert Riddle pass complete to Stephen Houzah for 2 yards to the CIT8 (Aron Spann III).
3rd and GOAL at CIT08 Robert Riddle pass complete to David Durden for 8 yards to the CIT0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:11.
1st and GOAL at CIT03 Cole Fisher kick attempt good.
1st and GOAL at MER35 Cole Fisher kickoff 59 yards to the CIT6, Rod Johnson return 94 yards to the MER0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:57.
Total 7 plays , 75 yards Time of Possession: 3:36
Score:
The Citadel 31-31 Mercer
The Citadel at 00:57
The Citadel at 00:57
Down & Distance Play
The Citadel at 00:57
1st and GOAL at MER03 Jacob Godek kick attempt good.
1st and GOAL at CIT35 Jacob Godek kickoff 65 yards to the MER0, touchback.
Total 0 plays , 0 yards Time of Possession: 0:00
Score:
The Citadel 38-31 Mercer
Mercer at 00:57
Mercer at 00:57
Down & Distance Play
Mercer at 00:57
1st and 10 at MER25 MERCER drive start at 00:57.
1st and 10 at MER25 Robert Riddle pass incomplete to Sam Walker.
2nd and 10 at MER25 Robert Riddle pass complete to Stephen Houzah for 17 yards to the MER42, 1ST DOWN MER, out-of-bounds.
1st and 10 at MER42 Robert Riddle pass complete to Marquise Irvin for 12 yards to the CIT46, 1ST DOWN MER (Phil Barrett).
1st and 10 at CIT46 Timeout The Citadel, clock 00:35.
1st and 10 at CIT46 Robert Riddle pass complete to Sam Walker for 6 yards to the CIT40, out-of-bounds (S-T Faulkner).
2nd and 4 at CIT40 Robert Riddle pass complete to Stephen Houzah for 5 yards to the CIT35, 1ST DOWN MER (Willie Eubanks).
1st and 10 at CIT35 Timeout Mercer, clock 00:22.
1st and 10 at CIT35 Robert Riddle pass incomplete to Marquise Irvin, QB hurry by Noah Dawkins.
2nd and 10 at CIT35 Kaelan Riley sacked for loss of 6 yards to the CIT41 (Willie Eubanks).
3rd and 16 at CIT41 Timeout Mercer, clock 00:07.
3rd and 16 at CIT41 Timeout The Citadel, clock 00:07.
3rd and 16 at CIT41 Kaelan Riley sacked for loss of 19 yards to the MER40 (Noah Dawkins).
4th and 35 at MER40 End of game, clock 00:00.
Total 8 plays , 15 yards Time of Possession: 0:57
Score:
The Citadel 38-31 Mercer

Participation

Starters

CIT - Offense
# Player Pos.
2 Rod Johnson A
29 Grant Drakeford A
8 Lorenzo Ward B
54 Haden Haas C
52 J.B. Lewis LG
67 Howard-Whitaker LT
10 Jordan Black QB
53 Tyler Davis RG
63 Drew McEntyre RT
21 Curt Nixon WR
22 Raleigh Webb WR
CIT - Defense
# Player Pos.
7 Khafari Buffalo CB
11 Phil Barrett CB
17 Chris Beverly DB
24 Aron Spann III DB
92 Aaron Brawley DE
98 Joseph Randolph DT
9 Willie Eubanks LB
25 S-T Faulkner LB
37 Destin Mack LB
38 Noah Dawkins LB
68 Ken Allen NG
MER - Offense
# Player Pos.
63 David May C
76 Jake Flath LG
67 Austin Sanders LT
10 Robert Riddle QB
28 Tee Mitchell RB
55 Andrew Robinson RG
71 Dawson Ellis RT
87 Sam Walker TE
8 Marquise Irvin WR
13 David Durden WR
80 Tucker Cannon WR
MER - Defense
# Player Pos.
11 BJ Bohler CB
12 Harrison Poole CB
41 Isaiah Buehler DE
96 Destin Guillen DE
5 Malique Fleming FS
9 Sidney Otiwu ILB
23 Will Coneway ILB
58 Dorian Kithcart NG
16 LeMarkus Bailey OLB
39 Bradley Earnest OLB
7 Eric Jackson SS

Player Participation

The Citadel
# Player
3 Joshua Bowers
4 Phil Davis
5 Clay Harris
6 Lane Botkin
12 Ryan McCarthy
13 Cole Owens
18 Dante Smith
20 Jay Howard
23 Keefe White
26 K. Sessions
33 Ronald Peterkin
36 Joe Douglas
39 Ryland Ayers
40 Jordan Williams
41 Kyler Estes
45 Marvin Marshall
46 Isaac Stewart
49 Marquise Blount
55 Russell Hubbs
70 Mason Kinsey
85 Patrick Keefe
86 Jacob Godek
88 Shawn McCord
89 A. Gallman
90 Matt Campbell
96 Jalon Williams
99 C. Weyrich
Mercer
# Player
1 Kaelan Riley
3 Stephen Houzah
6 Jamar Hall
15 Rob Lake
17 Tony Jones II
18 Harrison Frost
24 Danijah Gammage
26 M. Campbell
29 Brandon Gurley
31 Luke Ward
32 Brandon Coney
33 Michael Freeman
34 Tyray Devezin
36 Dylan Calhoun
43 DJ Bullard
44 Travonte Easley
45 Andrew Pettit
48 Matt Shiel
51 Coby Germany
53 Steven Nixon
57 Jack Raines
60 Conner Krieger
77 Trey Iorillo
79 Eric Allen
82 Camiel Grant
83 Brandon Mays
84 DeMond Ellison
88 Chris Ellington
89 Chase Westfall
90 Behr Cooper
91 Austin Wysor
94 Xavier Perkins
95 Barron King
98 Cole Fisher
99 DJ McDaniel

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