Jackson St. kicker the first HBCU lady to score

Oct 29, 2023, 12:08 AM ET Jackson State kicker Leilani Armenta on Saturday ended up being the first woman to score in an FCS HBCU game, connecting on three extra points in the Tigers’ 40-14 success over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.Armenta, a 5-foot-7

local of Ventura, California, who is also a soccer player at Jackson State, made history in the second quarter, topping a goal drive that included a 25-yard Jacobian Morgan scoring pass to DJ Stevens with 5:35 staying before halftime.She included two more additional points in the fourth quarter as the Tigers improved to 6-3. Editor’s Picks

“We did not know it was going to occur, and we are extremely thrilled. All of us began yelling due to the fact that we had no concept,” Brandy Armenta, Leilani’s mother, informed The Clarion-Ledger. “My child had no concept she would be beginning the game today. We are beyond ecstatic.”

Jackson State kicker Dylan Wasson likewise scored in the game. He ended up with 2 basket and an extra point as the Tigers kept the 1-7 Golden Lions winless in the SWAC at 0-5.

“That’s what we’ve been waiting on all season, a complete game from all three phases from our football group,” Jackson State coach T.C. Taylor stated. “Unique teams were lights out today. The defense was lights out; they did what they do weekly– create turnovers, get to the quarterback and get the opposing offense off the field.

“The offense lastly came along too. They did an awesome job. I believe the thing with the offense is simply the turnovers, and they removed that today.”

Jackson State improved to 4-2 in the league.