WEEK 1 STATS: 115 scrimmage yds, 13 rush att, 112 rush yds, 1 reception, 3 receiving yds, game-winning TD
Imeokparia helped the Pioneers escape the Sunshine State with a victory. The starting tailback averaged 8.6 yards per carry and produced the deciding touchdown in an 18-14 road win over Pioneer League member Stetson. The junior carried 13 times for 112 yards and also made one reception for three yards. With SHU facing a 14-12 deficit, Imeokparia broke free for an 80-yard scoring scamper on the fourth quarter’s first play from scrimmage. The performance marked the second time in his career that Imeokparia exceeded the 100-yard rushing mark.