Uniondale, N.Y. - The sprint football team fell to the Cougars of Caldwell University, 48-0, this evening from Mitchel Field. Molloy fell to 0-3 on the season while the Cougars improved to 1-1.

How it Happened

• After back-to-back three-and-outs to open the contest, the Cougars cracked the scoreboard with just under nine minutes remaining in the first quarter following a nine yard rushing touchdown from Josh Smith. The score sat at 7-0 following the extra point from Nicolas Mallon.
• Caldwell tacked on two more scores, including returning a blocked punt for a touchdown, in the final two minutes of the opening quarter to lead, 20-0.
• The visitors tallied three rushing touchdowns and three extra points in the second quarter, leading 41-0 at the halftime break.
• The third quarter was scoreless before Caldwell scored a final rushing touchdown and extra point to round out the score.

Top Performances

• Junior quarterback Paulie Drummond V completed five-of-13 passes for 27 yards. Drummond also rushed for 14 yards, averaging two yards per carry.
• Freshman Angel Chestnut led the running game with 36 yards on 11 attempts.
• Senior Ryan Tropp had five receptions for 27 yards.
• Freshman Jovanni Elysee had six total tackles, three solo and three assisted.
• Freshman Peter von Schoenermarck led with four solo tackles, adding one assist for five tackles.
• Freshmen Ales Missing and Anthony DiSalvo each made five tackles while fellow rookies Matt McCall, Ryan Toscano, and David DiGiovanni each had four.
• Freshman Chaz Kitsakos had four returns for 87 yards, including a 32 yard return.

Up Next
After a bye week, the Lions will hit the road for a contest against the University of Pennsylvania on Oct. 18. Kickoff from Franklin Field in Philadelphia is slated for 7:00 p.m.