Blocked field goal preserves Buccaneers’ victory

Blocked field goal preserves Buccaneers’ victory

David Portu blocked a field goal with time winding down as Charleston Southern rallied in the fourth quarter for its second straight victory in a 17-16 win over Eastern Illinois.

Portu Blocks Potential Game-Winning Field Goal to Complete Homecoming Comeback Victory over Eastern Illinois

Charleston Southern defended their home field on Homecoming against Eastern Illinois on Saturday afternoon. The Bucs used a furious fourth quarter comeback and David Portu blocked a potential game-winning field goal to get the 17-16 victory, marking back-to-back victories for CSU for the first time since 2023.