Box Score BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 4, 2014) – Three turnovers and other offensive miscues hampered the Sewanee football team in a 20-9 loss at Southern Athletic Association (SAA) rival Birmingham-Southern, Saturday, at Panther Stadium.
The Tigers fall to 1-4 and 0-1 in league play while the host Panthers improved to 1-4 and 1-0 in SAA action.
After going three and out on its first possession, Sewanee then had back-to-back lost fumbles on its next two series. That included a turnover on a first and goal from the BSC 10-yard line early in the second quarter.
Three plays later, BSC scored first when quarterback Mickey Courtney tossed a school-record 95-yard touchdown pass to Sam Vermilyea on third and nine play from the BSC five.
Sewanee responded back when Callum Wishart connected on a 34-yard field goal to make the score 6-3 midway through the second quarter.
After stopping BSC on a fourth and three play, Sewanee took over its next possession. The Tigers then marched 65-yards on nine plays to take its only lead of the game. On second and goal, running back Devante Jones scored a seven-yard touchdown right before halftime.
BSC responded in the final 30 minutes with two rushing scores. Joe Moultrie scored on a two-yard run in the third quarter and Samir Usman capped off a 76-yard drive late in the fourth quarter with a 33-yard touchdown run.
Sewanee failed to capitalize on a number of second-half drives. The Tigers had another turnover and failed to convert multiple fourth down plays.
Sewanee finished with 356 yards of total offense. That included 231 rushing yards on 54 attempts.
Individually, quarterback Cody Daniel finished with 245 yards of total offense. Daniel finished with 120 rushing yards, which marked his third straight game with at 100 yards on the ground.
Slotback Power Spencer finished with 60 rushing yards on 10 attempts. That gave Spencer an average of 6.0 yards per carry.
On defense, linebacker Emmauel Bell added a career-high 10 tackles, including eight solo stops.
Additionally, Alex Kops finished with nine tackles, two forced fumbles, and two tackles for a loss.
Moultrie led BSC with 130 rushing yards and a touchdown on 22 carries.
Sewanee continues SAA play with its annual battle for the Orgill Trophy at long-time rival Rhodes next Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. in Memphis, Tenn.
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