LEXINGTON, Va. - The University of the South football program opened the 2021 season with a 52-0 setback to Washington and Lee University, Saturday afternoon, from Wilson Field.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Washington and Lee (1-1) 52, Sewanee (0-1) 0
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-On W&L's first drive of the game, the Generals used a 51-yard rushing score to get on the board.
-The Generals added another score to lead 14-0 at the first quarter before doubling their total to 28-0 at the break.
-WLU added 17 points to lead 45-0 after three quarters before adding a fourth quarter score to win the contest, 52-0.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Cooper Hancock threw for 88 yards on 6-of-15 passing.
Dagem Samuel caught 63 yards receiving.
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Jeremiah Young recorded 37 rushing yards, while
Hunter Jones added 31 on the ground.
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Thomas Latimer finished with 11 tackles, while
Jacob Jackson posted a sack an dseve total tackles.
WASHINGTON AND LEE KEY STATISTICS
-The Generals posted a 472-yard performance, all coming from the running game. Josh Breece had 144 yards on 10 carries and two scores.
-Parker Corley had five tackles while Robert Poindexter had 1.5 sacks and five tackles.
UP NEXT
The Tigers will open the home schedule next week against Westminster (Mo.) for Family Weekend.
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