FAIRMONT, W.Va. – A touchdown by the Fairmont State football team with 1:41 left in the game was too much for Concord University to overcome Saturday afternoon in a Mountain East Conference game at Duvall-Rosier Field.

The Mountain Lions (1-3, 1-3 MEC) led throughout the entirety of the first half and into the third quarter before Fairmont State (2-3, 2-2 MEC) scored three minutes into the second half to go up 24-20. After both teams stalled out offensively throughout the third quarter, Concord was next to get on the board as fifth-year senior wide receiver Tywan Pearce got behind the Fairmont State defense for a 74-yard touchdown reception—one of three scores on the day for Pearce.

Ultimately, Concord was unable to put the Fighting Falcons away, and had to punt away with just over five minutes left. Fairmont State marched seven plays and 56 yards before Michael Floria completed a pass to Joshawn Lewis in the end zone to push Fairmont State up 31-27, sealing the victory.

The Falcons return to Duvall-Rosier Field at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 9 in their Homecoming matchup against the Alderson Broaddus Battlers.