Football: Bison fall to Gators on Senior Day

BETHANY, W.Va. – The Bethany College football team faced the Allegheny College Gators in a PAC matchup on Don Ault Field at Bison Stadium Saturday afternoon. Prior to the game, the Bison honored their 14 seniors. The Gators edged the Bison, in overtime 20-17.

THE HIGHLIGHTS

• The Bison struck first with a 22-yard field goal off the foot of John McArdle. The Bison led 3-0 after one quarter of play.
• In the second, the Bison took a 10-0 lead after Tre'Jour Owens ran in for a 2-yard touchdown.
• Allegheny scored twice in the second to take the lead, 14-10.
• The Bison regained the lead after a 58-yard touchdown pass from Marquice Robinson to De'Vaughn McWhorter. The Green and White led 17-14 heading into halftime.
• The Gators knotted the game at 17-17 in the third quarter and battled to take the win, 20-17.

BY THE NUMBERS

• (313) – The Bison totaled 313 yards of offense.
• (6) – The Green and White punted six times for 231 yards with an average of 38.5.
• (3) – The Bison had three tackles for loss.

LEADERS

• Marquice Robinson threw for 150 yards and one touchdown.
• Tre'Jour Owens rushed for 149 yards and one touchdown. He averaged 4.8 yards per attempt.
• De'Vaughn McWhorter had four receptions for 95 receiving yards and one touchdown.
• Jermain Snoddgrass led the Bison with 17 tackles (7 solo) followed by Nathan Rouse with 16 tackles (8 solo).
• Shawn Wheeler added 11 tackles (5 solo).

WHAT'S NEXT?

Bethany will travel to Latrobe, Pa. for their final contest of the season. They will face PAC opponent Saint Vincent College at 1 pm on Saturday, Nov. 12.