Shepherd fell 31-7 to No. 22 East Stroudsburg, which built a 24-0 halftime lead and outgained the Rams 369-169. Shepherd’s only score came on a 56-yard touchdown pass from Michael Hardyway to Carrington Nickens-Yzer in the third quarter.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: East Stroudsburg 31, Shepherd 7.
  • Total offense: East Stroudsburg 369 yards; Shepherd 169.
  • Hardyway: 12-of-23 passing for 158 yards.
  • Nickens-Yzer: 3 catches for 70 yards, including a 56-yard touchdown.
State of Play
  • Shepherd is 5-3 overall and 2-3 in PSAC East play.
  • East Stroudsburg improved to 7-1 overall and 4-0 in the conference.
  • The Rams visit Shippensburg on Saturday for a 1 p.m. kickoff.
Bottom Line

Shepherd’s third-quarter touchdown offered a brief response, but East Stroudsburg’s control of the game—and 200-yard advantage in total offense—proved decisive.