NEWBERRY, S.C. — Carson-Newman had four chances inside the 15 yard-line to tie the game against No. 25/18 Newberry Saturday, but a final desperation pass was intercepted in the end zone with no time left on the clock.

The Eagles would once again be South Atlantic Conference bridesmaids, falling 28-21 to the SAC Champion Wolves at Setzler Field Saturday.

Newberry (9-1, 8-1 SAC) claimed the SAC title outright, along with the automatic NCAA Division II playoff bid, with the victory. The Eagles (6-3, 5-3) fell for a second straight year to the SAC champion in a clinching game on the titlists' home field. The Eagles have been SAC runner-up eight times since winning the league in 2009. The Wolves won the game much as they have all season, in tight fashion. The Wolves are 7-0 this season in gam

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