SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Husson University football team fell in non-conference action on Saturday afternoon to No. 25/RV Springfield College by a final score of 38-6 at Stagg Field in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Following a three-and-out from Husson (1-1) to open the contest, Springfield (1-1) put together a touchdown drive on its opening possession that culminated with a rare pass play for the Pride from 33 yards out to gain a 7-0 lead.
The Eagles looked to answer, as they entered Springfield territory on their next drive, but back-to-back penalties put them in a long-yardage situation, which eventually led to a punt to give the ball back to the Pride.
After two-consecutive rushes to get out of their own end zone, the Pride busted out another long touchdown play, this time a 70-yard rush, to double their advantage near the end of the opening period.
Husson once again put together a drive that crossed into opposition territory, but was unable to convert a fourth down and four, as the score remained 14-0.
The Eagles were able to force a punt from Springfield on its next drive, but Husson gave the ball right back following a quick three-and-out.
The Pride would tack on another touchdown before the end of the opening half to take a three touchdown lead into the break.
Springfield found the end zone to begin the second half after a long 12-play drive that ended with a three-yard rushing score to extend its lead to 28-0.
After the Pride connected on a 27-yard field goal to open the fourth quarter, Husson put together a lengthy touchdown drive of its own to get on the board, as graduate student Elijah Garnett scampered in from six yard outs to bring the score to 31-6 after a failed two-point conversion.
Springfield drained virtually all of the remaining six minutes that were left on the clock, as it found the end zone for a fifth time on the day and brought the game to its final score of 38-6.
Senior Max Clark remained efficient through the air despite the loss, as he finished 23-31 for 164 yards on the day.
Junior Jacob Lenz led the Husson receiving core with nine catches for 51 yards, while senior Jed Lober carried the ball nine times for 26 yards.
Sophomore JT Wright and freshman Malik Sow anchored the defense for the Eagles with 15 total tackles each, as Wright posted six solo stops and Sow recorded four solo tackles.
Sophomore Brayden Trombly recorded his second interception of the season, while senior Bryce Bussell recorded a pass breakup and a quarterback hurry.
Husson will look to bounce back on Saturday as it opens up its home schedule against Worcester Polytechnic Institute at 1 p.m. at the Dr. John W Winkin Sports Complex.
