FROSTBURG, Md. – Delta State University football rallied in the fourth quarter to earn a thrilling 22-21 victory over Frostburg State on Saturday afternoon at Bobcat Stadium, extending the Statesmen's winning streak to five consecutive games.

Trailing 21-13 entering the fourth quarter, Delta State (5-3) scored twice in the final 15 minutes, including Price Nixon's game-winning 23-yard field goal with 55 seconds remaining to complete the comeback.

The Statesmen found themselves down by 18 after Frostburg State (4-5) returned a punt 52 yards for a touchdown early in the third quarter. Delta State responded on its next possession, marching 75 yards in seven plays. Emile Picarella connected with Lawrence Armstrong for a 34-yard touchdown, cutting the deficit to 21-13.

Delta State continued its momentum into the fourth quarter, putting together an 11-play, 76-yard drive that ended with a 16-yard touchdown pass from Picarella to Troy Griffin. The two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, leaving the Statesmen trailing 21-19.

After the defense forced a Frostburg State punt, Delta State took over and put together another scoring drive. The Statesmen covered 37 yards in seven plays, setting up Nixon for the go-ahead 23-yard field goal with just 55 seconds remaining.

The Statesmen defense then came up with the final stop, forcing a fumble on Frostburg State's final possession to secure the 22-21 victory.

Picarella led the Delta State offense, completing 19 of 32 passes for 276 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. Griffin led the receiving corps with five catches for 81 yards and a touchdown, while Armstrong hauled in five receptions for 71 yards and a score. BJ Johnson added four catches for 62 yards.

On the ground, Nick Clark paced the Statesmen with 64 rushing yards on 15 carries. Qualon Farrar added 32 yards on seven attempts, while Keenan Franks contributed 27 yards.

Defensively, Delta State limited Frostburg State to 258 total yards, including just 106 through the air. Jordan Bradley recorded two interceptions for 18 return yards, while LaDainian Davis led the Statesmen with seven total tackles.

The defense also recorded two sacks and recovered a fumble.

The victory marks Delta State's fifth consecutive win as the Statesmen continue their strong stretch of play heading into the final portion of the regular season.

The Statesmen take a week off before hosting Valdosta State for Senior Day on Saturday Nov. 14 at 1:00 p.m. (CT).