GEORGETOWN, Ga. (Toyota Stadium) – Warner University Football hit the road with high hopes in a seasoning open match up that was sure to test the Royals. The Royals fell to the Powerhouse Tigers of the Mid-South by a final score of 0-49.

The Royals defense was able to fend off the Tigers through the first quarter but it all broke loose in the second quarter. Royals Quarterback Andre Tommie struggled early as the Tigers brought pressure and could not be stopped. Tommie finished his day throwing 3 for 11 for 42 yards but was sacked twice. Tommie was also the bright spot in the rushing game as he netted 22 yards off 9 attempts.

Jeffrey Suarez hauled in 3 receptions for 37 yards including a 23 yard connection from Andre Tommie in the 3^rd quarter.

The Tigers forced the Royals punt game to get some early action as Nicholas Whidden punted 9 times for 276 yards including a booming 54 yard punt.

Defensively Jacob Ross led the way with 5 solo tackles and 2 assists for 7 total tackles. Lamacus Anderson had a big day on the defensive front with 5 solo tackles and 1 assist. Anderson forced 3 tackles for a loss two of which were sacks for a combined 28 yard loss.

Head coach for the Royals, Rod Shafer said "We made too many mistakes offensively and surrendered 24 points in interceptions alone. A couple of bad punts and had a difficult time controlling the line of scrimmage. Defensively we were decent at times but the struggle to produce offensively always kept the defense working on a short string. We know the level we have to play at now to compete with these nationally ranked teams."

The Royals have a bye week next week and will host their Home Opener at Legion Field in Lake Wales, Fla. against Kentucky Christian University on Saturday September 8^th. Tickets for the game will be available for purchase at the gate.