WINGATE, N.C. (WIS) - Benedict College claimed its first-ever postseason victory in football on Saturday after a stunning last-second play to defeat Wingate, 25-24.

It capped off a comeback for the Tigers after being down 24-0 early in the third quarter.

As Wingate held a 24-19 lead with three seconds left, Jackson Jensen threw a short pass to Tre Simmons, who then ran a few yards before throwing a backwards pass to Malik Mullins on the opposite side of the field.

Mullins then had a clear path to the end zone, scoring the game-winning touchdown with time already expired.

The Tigers’ comeback included an additional touchdown pass by Jensen as well as a touchdown connection from Darius Ocean to Malaqhi Jones. Benedict also capitalized on a blocked field goal early in the fourth quarter,

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