Panthers fall to Gamecocks 46-0
Sandy King | Eastern Athletics
Eastern defensive lineman Justin Growel drags down a South Carolina ball carrier in the Panthers game against the Gamecocks Sept. 4. Eastern lost the game 46-0.
September 4, 2021
Columbia, S.C.- The Eastern football team played an SEC opponent for the second time in program history Saturday night, losing to South Carolina 46-0. The Panthers fell to 0-2 on the season with the loss.
Eastern gained just 109 yards of total offense in the game, while the Gamecocks gained
Eastern quarterback Chris Katrenick was 12-of-22 passing for 78 yards and a pair of interceptions. The Panthers ran for just 31 total yards, 12 from running back Harrison Bey-Buie and 11 from running back Markenzie Pierre.
Eastern will play next on Sept. 11 against Dayton on the road.
Adam Tumino can be reached at 581-2812 or at ajtumino@eiu.edu.
