Running back Jada Byers rushed for 215 yards and two touchdowns, leading Virginia Union University to a 63-12 victory over Lincoln University of Pennsylvania on Saturday.

Byers is now just 19 yards shy of Andre Braxton’s school rushing record of 5,006 yards. With 60 career rushing touchdowns, he’s also approaching Braxton’s record of 62 rushing TDs.

Panthers quarterback Mark Wright went 10-for-15, throwing for 210 yards and four touchdowns. Receiver

Reginald Vick Jr. caught four passes, three for touchdowns. Defensive standout Jabril Norman contributed four tackles and a sack.

“We played with lots of energy today,” VUU Coach. Alvin Parker said. “I was proud of the entire program for today’s victory. We can enjoy this for a small period but it’s back to work tomorrow.”

The Panthers travel to Bowie, Md., on Saturday, Oct. 26, to face Bowie State University at 1 p.m.