GAME 3
Shorter (1-1, 0-0 CC) vs. UNC Pembroke (1-1, 0-0 CC)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 12
Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Rome, Ga. — Historic Barron Stadium
Watch: Conference Carolinas Digital Network


NOTES

• The Hawks are coming off a hard-fought 24-20 loss to No. 22 Benedict College in a competitive matchup.
• Shorter's defense forced three fumbles and recorded two takeaways against Benedict. Marshall Combee led the Hawks' defensive effort in creating turnovers.
• Quarterback Jeb Walls will look to continue his strong start to the season through the air. Walls is averaging 236.5 passing yards per game through the first two contests.

SCOUTING THE BRAVES

• UNC Pembroke enters the matchup at 1-1 after a 10-7 loss to Fayetteville State.
• The Braves have been strong defensively, allowing just 11.5 points per game through their first two contests.
• Offensively, Pembroke will look to establish a more aggressive passing attack while continuing to find consistency on the ground.

SERIES HISTORY
Saturday's matchup will mark the second meeting between Shorter and UNC Pembroke. The Braves won the previous meeting, 52-21.