CHARLESTON, W.Va. — James Langford rushed for three touchdowns for Shaw, but it wasn’t enough as the Bears fell to Charleston 44-26 Thursday night at the University of Charleston Stadium.

James Langford rushed for three touchdowns for Shaw, but it wasn’t enough as the Bears fell to Charleston 44-26 Thursday night at the University of Charleston Stadium.

Langford, who had 50 yards rushing, was outdone by Charleston All-American Jordan Roberts who rushed for 238 yards and a touchdown.

In his first start for the Bears, junior college transfer James Stallons went 18-for-28 for 195 yards. He threw one touchdown and one interception.

The Bears return home to face Miles College Sept. 8 at 1 p.m.