The Benedict College Tigers will face Edward Waters College in a primetime matchup on ESPN2. This will be the third consecutive year such a televised event will take place. The game will begin at 8 p.m. Thursday at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium. Admission is free for first responders, law enforcement officers, members of Greek organizations and business owners with appropriate identification. Originally scheduled for ESPNU, the game was moved to ESPN2, greatly expanding the potential audience. Head coach Ron Dickerson Jr. is excited for his team to shine on national television despite the 0-2 start this season.
In numbers
- The game will reach approximately 70 million households on ESPN2.
- Benedict College entered the season with a record of 0-2 overall and 0-1 in the SIAC.
Current status
- Edward Waters College enters the game with an overall record of 1-2 and 1-0 in the SIAC.
- Benedict is looking to bounce back after a narrow 32-27 loss to Lane last week.
What’s next
Looking ahead, the Tigers will focus on improving teamwork and execution to secure their first win of the season against an impressive Edward Waters team.
Conclusion
The opportunity to play in front of a national audience could be a crucial impetus for the Tigers to turn their season around and ultimately prove their resilience and talent under pressure.
