​Despite the final score, Coahoma quarterback Jacob Clopton delivered a strong performance through the air, completing 13 of 24 passes for 170 yards and three touchdowns. Wide receiver Abraylen Jenkins was his top target, hauling in four receptions for 51 yards and two touchdowns, including a 55-yard scoring strike in the third quarter.  
 

​East Mississippi controlled the tempo early, building a 20-0 lead before Coahoma found the end zone late in the second quarter. Clopton connected with Jaden Moses for a five-yard touchdown pass to cap a 12-play, 70-yard drive, trimming the deficit to 20-7 with 1:53 remaining in the first half. East Mississippi extended their lead to 27-7 with a 16-yard rushing touchdown just before the halftime break.  
 

​Coahoma came out swinging in the third quarter when Clopton found Jenkins for a 55-yard touchdown just under five minutes into the half, cutting the lead to 27-14. Following another East Mississippi rushing score, the Tigers answered again as Clapton hit Jenkins for a two-yard touchdown, making it a 34-21 game with 1:32 left in the third quarter.  
 

​East Mississippi secured the victory by adding two passing touchdowns in the fourth quarter to push the final score to 48-21. The visitors produced 573 yards of total offense, while Coahoma finished with 220 total yards.  
 

​Defensively, Josh Gale led Coahoma with 10 total tackles, followed closely by Ardavis Harris with eight tackles. Lesten Westbrooks added seven tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss and one sack. The Tigers also received an offensive spark from Demarcus Brown, who recorded a 61-yard reception.  
 

​About Coahoma Community College
 

Founded in 1949, Coahoma Community College is a public, comprehensive, historically Black community college serving the heart of the Mississippi Delta. Coahoma offers Associate of Arts degrees, Associate of Applied Science degrees, and specialized certificates across dozens of diverse academic and career pathways. Located on a 99-acre campus in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the College is celebrating 77 years of academic excellence. In addition to its affordable tuition and generous scholarship opportunities, Coahoma has earned widespread recognition in nursing and health sciences, career-technical education, and university transfer programs. Outside of the classroom, students are involved in competitive NJCAA athletics as well as a variety of organizations and clubs, including student government, the celebrated college choir, and the renowned Marching Maroon Typhoon.