Football: First Half Deficit Too Much for the Bison in Opener

New Wilmington, Pa – The Bethany College football team opened up the 2021 condensed spring season against the Westminster College Titans Friday evening. The Titans used a strong first half to defeat the Bison, 42-21.  

Game Overview

The Titans scored a touchdown in their first six drives, taking a dominant lead. Bethany's Colton Stoneman got the Bison on the board in the second quarter. He ran it in for nine yards with 4:37 left in the half. In the third, De'Vaughn McWhorter caught a 12-yard pass from Dom Salinetro to give the Bison their second score on the game. Marquice Robinson connected with Brennan Secrist for an 8-yard touchdown pass with 6:55 left in the game.

Offensive Game Leaders

• Dom Salinetro (14-35, 136 yards, 1 TD)
• Colton Stoneman (10 rushes, 34 yards, 1 TD)
• Bennan Secrist (6 receptions, 91 yards, 1 TD)

Defensive Game Leaders

• Tre'Jour Owens (10 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 1 pass breakup)
• Danny Gilbert Jr. (7 tackles)
• Jermaine Snoddgrass (4 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery)

Records:

Bethany College Bison – 0-1 (0-0 PAC)  

Westminster College Titans – 0-1 (0-0 PAC)

Up Next

Bethany College football holds their season opener on Friday, March 27 against the Saint Vincent Bearcats. Kickoff set for 7 pm.