Kean Football Beats TCNJ In Homecoming Game

By Tyra Watts | Published by November 16, 2021

Kean football celebrating their victory Photo credit: Tyra Watts

Kean University’s 2021 Homecoming weekend ended on an exciting note as the Kean football team defeated The College of New Jersey 20-7 on Saturday, October 16th at the Kean Alumni Stadium.

Kean football players huddled up before the game Photo credit: Tyra Watts

Leading up to the game, TCNJ had a three-game winning streak, and Kean had a two-game winning streak.

Around a hundred Kean students, families, and friends were in attendance wearing white to match the white-out theme for the game. After each team came out onto the field and the national anthem played, the game got underway.

Early in the first quarter, Kean scored the first points of the game with a successful field goal scored by Kicker Logan Matthews, changing the score to 3-0.

After several drives from each team, the first touchdown of the game was scored with 10 seconds left in the first quarter by Wide Receiver Donte Jamison on a 63-yard punt return. The crowd was thrilled as they cheered on Jamison. The players and staff were delighted with the touchdown.

Near the end of the second quarter, Jamison scored a second punt return touchdown, this time for 70-yards, causing the crowd to jump out of their seats.

At halftime, Kean led TCNJ 17-0.

Kean vs TCNJ Photo credit: Tyra Watts

Despite a strong start from the Cougars, the TCNJ Lions were able to score a touchdown and extra point in the third quarter, bringing the score to 20-7.

Despite some positive plays by the Lions in the second half, it was not enough as Kean football beat TCNJ 20-7. 

With this victory, Kean was able to extend their winning streak to three games and obtain a 3-1 NJAC conference record, and a 3-3 record overall.

“It’s really about focusing on getting better every day, and that’s always been the goal,” Kean Football Coach Dan Garrett said. “The team has not played their best football yet, but offensively and defensively there’s room for improvement.”

As for the rest of the season, Coach Garrett remains hopeful for his team.

“The team has to prepare and continue to focus on being better and getting more done on the field during the week,” Coach Garrett said.

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