DANVILLE, Ky. - The University of the South football team suffered a 35-16 defeat to the Colonels of Centre College, Saturday afternoon from Boyle County High School in a Southern Athletic Association (SAA) contest.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Centre (4-1, 2-0) 35, Sewanee (2-3, 0-2) 16
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Centre opened the game with a touchdown to make it 7-0.
-After a three-and-out on Sewanee's first possession on offense, the Tigers defense came up big time. On a third down,
Kason Holder picked off Nick Osterman's pass and gave Sewanee the ball at the Colonels 33-yard-line.
-Despite a pass interference by Sewanee inside the red zone, the Tigers would respond with a
Gray Nischwitz 20-yard completion to
Dagem Samuel. Next,
Michael McGhee punched the ball in from one-yard out to give Sewanee the touchdown to even the score up at seven points apiece.
-Going into the second quarter, the teams traded possessions, but a short punt by the visitors late in the first half gave Centre great field position at the 41-yard-line with 2:26 to go in the half. Two plays later, the Colonels posted a 34-yard touchdown reception by Will McDaniel to reclaim the lead for good, 14-7.
-On the first possession of the second half, Sewanee had some help from Centre special teams. After a 31-yard punt by
Jack Satterfield, a muffed catch by Scotty Brown that was recovered by
Quinn Johnson at the Centre 30-yard-line.
-The Tigers were able to finish the drive with points on the board on a 39-yard field goal by
Jack Satterfield.
-Centre responded with a touchdown on its first possession of the half to take a 28-10 lead.
-The Tigers defense, once again, came up huge early in the fourth quarter. On the first play of the period, Osterman was picked off for the second time in the contest, as
Kaleb Seay recorded a 23-yard pick-six. Despite the failed two-point conversion attempt, the Tigers trailed by 12 points, 28-16.
-Unfortunately, for Sewanee, that would be as close as they would get, as a 20-yard touchdown run sealed the victory for the Colonels.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Keegan Glaze led the defense with eight tackles, while
Parker Ray added seven, including 1.5 for a loss.
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Kason Holder and
Kaleb Seay each had an interception, while
Connor Maness had a sack.
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Dagem Samuel and
Max Grumbles each had 31 yards receiving.
CENTRE KEY STATISTICS
-Nick Osterman threw for 141 yards and two touchdowns. On the ground, he carried the ball seven times for 27 yards and two scores.
-Will McDaniel and Scotty Brown each had a touchdown reception.
-Armon Wells had 13 tackles, 4.5 for a loss, with 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery.
UP NEXT
The road trip continues next week for the Tigers, as they make the trek west to Conway, Arkansas to take on Hendrix College.
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