WISE - - UVa-Wise wrapped up spring football practice with its annual Red – Gray Game Saturday. The defense shined in the event by limiting the offense to 189 yards on 57 plays while adding two turnovers. Darrien Newton scored the game's lone touchdown, a 19-yard run while Daryain Bascoe knocked in a 23-yard field goal to account for the day's scoring.

The defense limited the offense to 1-of-12 on third down conversions and 3-of-6 on fourth down tries. Demetrius Mann had an interception while Marcus Tarrer had nine tackles for the unit.

On offense, quarterback Garett Cropp finished 8-of-16 for 86 yards while Tanner Bernard was 6-of-16 for 37 yards in the scrimmage.

Dane Damron's team will open up 2019 regular season play on Sept. 7 when Chowan University visits Smith Stadium for a 12 p.m. kickoff.