Shaw Bears Secure Thrilling Road Victory Over Albany State Golden Rams

In a thrilling matchup, the Shaw Bears kept their record unblemished on the road with a 43-40 victory over the Albany State Golden Rams. This win improved Shaw’s record to 2-0, marking the first time since 2013 that the Bears have opened a season with consecutive wins.

The game had its fair share of ups and downs for Shaw, starting with an unconventional first score. On a 3rd and 16 in Albany State territory, Bears quarterback Christian Peters threw an interception that resulted in a safety for Shaw, giving them an early 2-0 lead.

However, Shaw faced a disastrous third quarter as Albany State scored three straight touchdowns to take a 26-16 lead entering the fourth quarter. But Shaw’s senior quarterback, Christian Peters, stepped up in the final quarter, throwing for 191 yards and four touchdowns to lead his team to victory.

With 23 seconds left in the game and trailing 40-37, Shaw made a game-winning play as Peters connected with Ah’Shaan Belcher for a touchdown, securing the win for the Bears.

Peters finished the game with a career-high 322 passing yards, marking his first 300-yard passing game. The thrilling victory showcased Shaw’s resilience and Peters’ leadership on the field, solidifying their spot as a team to watch this season.