* 2023 MEC Football Standings
* 2023 MEC Football Statistics
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BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. - The University of Charleston wrapped up its first Mountain East Conference Football Championship with a 52-20 road victory over West Virginia State on Saturday afternoon. With the win, Charleston improved to 9-1 on the season, including 8-1 in MEC play.

In Saturday's victory, the Charleston offense was led by quarterback Javonte Howard, completing 17 of 26 passes for 203 yards and three touchdowns. Howard's top target in the game was Tae Marrero with seven catches for 76 yards. Marquan Herron also hauled in a 47-yard touchdown reception for the Golden Eagles.

On the ground, Chavon Wright finsihed the afternoon with 99 yards on 16 carries and also scored a touchdown. Josh Brown added 67 yards and a rushing touchdown, while Alex Brink carried the ball nine times for 66 yards.

Charleston outgained West Virginia State 404-277 in the victory.

Defensively, Charleston recorded three interceptions, including a 30-yard pick-six from Roderick Webb. Andrew Chamblee also had a big day for the UC defense with seven tackles and a 30-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown.

With Charleston atop the final league standing at 8-1 (9-1 overall), four teams finished in a tie for second place in 2023, including Fairmont State (8-3, 6-3), Frostburg State (7-3, 6-3), Notre Dame College (7-3, 6-3) and UNC Pembroke (7-3, 6-3). On Saturday, Frostburg State defeated Fairmont State 50-20 at Duvall-Rosier Field, while UNC Pembroke rolled to a season-ending victory over Concord at home. Notre Dame wrapped up its season in week 10 with a victory at Concord, 24-14.

For a complete recap of Saturday's action, visit the MEC scoreboard below:
 

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Week 11 - Saturday, Nov. 11
Institute, W.Va.
Charleston	52
West Virginia St.	20
Final Stats NOTABLE TEAM STATISTICS Total Offense: UC (404), WVSU (277) Rushing Yards: UC (201), WVSU (172) Passing Yards: UC (203), WVSU (105) INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Charleston Passing: Javonte Howard (17-26, 203 yards, 3 TD) Rushing: Chavon Wright (16 att, 99 yards, 1 TD) Receiving: Tae Marrero (7 rec, 76 yards), Marquan Herron (47-yard TD reception) Defense: Andrew Chamblee (7 tackles, 1 FR), David Schweinefuss (7 tackles, 1 sack, 1 FF) West Virginia St. Passing: Caleb Jantuah (13-30, 105 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT) Rushing: Joel Felder (26 att, 165 yards, 2 TD) Receiving: Amare Ary (5 rec, 53 yards) Defense: Jy Martin (11 tackles, 1 sack, 1 FF), Jalen Jones (6 tackles, 1 sack)
Fairmont, W.Va.
Frostburg State	50
Fairmont State	20
Final Stats NOTABLE TEAM STATISTICS Total Offense: FROST (429), FAIR (180) Rushing Yards: FROST (175), FAIR (13) Sacks: FROST (4), FAIR (1) INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Frostburg State Passing: Myles Fulton (16-26, 254 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT, 42 rush yds, 1 rush TD) Rushing: Evan Branch (13 att, 71 yards), Owen Doyle (13 att, 45 yards) Receiving: Jamil Bishop (5 rec, 84 yards, 1 TD), Jevonn Gilyard (3 rec, 81 yards) Defense: Jaylen Parks (6 tackles, 1 sack), Yasir Holmes (4 tackles, 1.5 sacks) Fairmont State Passing: Michael Floria (9-15, 167 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT) Rushing: Leonard Farrow (5 att, 16 yards) Receiving: Gage Michael (3 rec, 72 yards, 1 TD) Defense: Brocton Blair (17 tackles, 1 sack), Eltayeb Bushra (10 tackles, 1 FF)
West Liberty, W.Va.
Wheeling	3
West Liberty	31
Final Stats NOTABLE TEAM STATISTICS West Liberty: Three defensive TDs Total Offense: WU (233), WL (343) INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Wheeling Passing: Landon Lutz (14-37, 173 yards, 4 INT) Rushing: Eli Young (5 att, 32 yards) Receiving: Quron Winder (5 rec, 112 yards) Defense: Justin McIlwain (9 tackles) West Liberty Passing: Rudy Garcia (19-41, 216 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 40 rush yds) Rushing: Khadeem Richards (23 att, 45 yards) Receiving: Chris Charles (9 rec, 112 yards, 1 TD), Rashawn Harvey (5 rec, 63 yards) Defense: Cam Rice (8 tackles, 0.5 sacks, 2 INT, 2 INT return TDs), Bre'Andre Horsley (3 tackles, 49-yard INT return TD)
Glenville, W.Va.
West Va. Wesleyan	3
Glenville State	41
Final Stats NOTABLE TEAM STATISTICS Glenville State defense: 3 interceptions Total Offense: WVWC (136), GSU (473) INDIVIDUAL LEADERS West Va. Wesleyan Passing: Chase Harsh (16-23, 85 yards) Rushing: Kevin Mitchell (8 att, 18 yards) Receiving: Aamir Almusawwir (6 rec, 43 yards) Defense: Colyn Webster (11 tackles), Michael Breedlove (7 tackles) Glenville State Passing: Anthony Garrett (19-31, 168 yards, 1 TD) Rushing: Saeed Galloway (16 att, 174 yards, 1 TD), Alfred Menjor (23 att, 107 yards, 2 TD) Receiving: Terrell Heath Jr. (4 rec, 45 yards, 1 TD), Zion Barnette (5 rec, 31 yards) Defense: Steve Bradshaw (7 tackles, 1.5 sacks), Seth Arnold (6 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT)
Pembroke, N.C.
Concord	21
UNC Pembroke	68
Final Stats NOTABLE TEAM STATISTICS UNC Pembroke: 7 rushing TDs Total Offense: CU (136), UNCP (637) INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Concord Passing: Jack Mangel (16-34, 133 yards, 2 INT) Rushing: TJ Finney (7 att, 14 yards, 1 TD) Receiving: Jordyn Bentley (3 rec, 46 yards), Kris Copeland (7 rec, 34 yards) Defense: Mekhi Williams (8 tackles, 1 FF), Jamari Smith (8 tackles) UNC Pembroke Passing: Colin Johnson (18-29, 309 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT) Rushing: Sincere Baines (21 att, 178 yards, 5 TD), Colin Johnson (15 att, 157 yards, 2 TD) Receiving: Sincere Baines (4 rec, 76 yards), Trey Dixon (4 rec, 73 yards, 1 TD) Defense: Justin Foreman (7 tackles), Sean Hill (6 tackles)