Azusa Pacific (APU) set a record for the most points scored in a Victory Bowl in their first appearance, which was also the only shutout in the game's history.
[2] Azusa Pacific jumped out to a 21–0 lead on two touchdown runs by Terrell Watson and one by Justin McPherson.
Tanner Henry and Ed Dillihunt caught touchdown passes from Dasmen Stewart later in the quarter before Jamie Cacciatore's 42-yard field goal as time expired made the score 44–0 at halftime.
[1][3] Stewart opened the quarter with another TD pass to Henry before Cacciatore connected on a 25-yard field goal.
Sam Flemming intercepted Greenville quarterback Brendan Chambers for a 48-yard return touchdown to extend the lead to 61–0.