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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Turnovers plagued the Bison as Bucknell football fell to Georgetown in D.C. 21-14 on Saturday. In a seemingly even matchup, turnovers proved to be the difference as the Hoyas were able to force three to Bucknell's one. Despite already giving up two turnovers, Bucknell had a chance to tie the game in the final three minutes, but the final interception by Wednar Cadet secured the win for the Hoyas.
Bucknell fell to 1-5 overall and 0-3 in the Patriot League with the loss, while Georgetown earned its first win of the season and moved to 1-4 overall and 1-2 in the Patriot League.
The first half of the game saw the most offensive production for both teams as each put up two touchdowns. Bucknell never went down in the half, but each time it scored, Georgetown was able to respond. The Bison had a chance to go up before the half, but in the final seconds, the Hoyas came up with a key interception in the end zone to head into the locker room with a tie game. In the third quarter, Georgetown took its lone lead of the game with a touchdown that would end up being the game-winner.
Emmett Dowling once again got the nod at quarterback for the Bison. He ended the game 17-for-22 for 173 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Dowling's lone touchdown pass was the first of his career. Chad Martin, the target for Dowling's touchdown pass, also secured his first career touchdown and ended the game with three catches for 24 yards. TJ Cadden led the receiving corps with five catches for 77 yards.
The running backs were led by Michael Cadden who had 11 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown.
The Bison defense was led in tackles by Lucas Rost who had nine total tackles including four solo tackles and one tackle for loss. Zack Corna had the lone turnover for Bucknell with his interception in the second quarter.
The Bison won the toss and elected to defer. Georgetown took the ball down to the Bucknell 21-yard line with eight plays, but Shane Hulmes came up with a major stop on 4th and 2, to give Bucknell's offense the chance to strike first.
The Bison offense fed off of the defensive momentum and put together a couple of 10+ yard plays with receptions from TJ Cadden and rushing from Michael Cadden and Jerry Harrison. On a second and goal play, Dowling found Chad Martin in the end zone for each of the pair's first collegiate score. Juan Garanton knocked in the extra point to give the Bison a 7-0 lead with 7:17 left to play.
The Hoyas answered with a 10-play, 78-yard scoring drive that culminated in a one-yard rushing touchdown for Jayden Sumpter with 2:46 left in the first quarter. Beard threw successfully on the drive, extending his overall completion rate to 8-for-10 for 58 yards.
Bucknell then went three-and-out and Georgetown began to drive down the field once again. The Bison defense forced a 3rd and 10 play at the Bucknell 45-yard line and Zach Corna was able to jump Beard's pass for an interception.
The offense for the second time in the game fed off of the defense's big play with a 5-play, 40-yard touchdown drive. Dowling ran for eight yards on third down and the Bison went for it on 4th and 1 with a Michael Cadden route that went in for a 25-yard rushing touchdown.
Georgetown 21, Bucknell 14
Bucknell 7 7 0 0 -- 14
Georgetown 7 7 7 0 -- 21
First quarter
B--Chad Martin 3 pass from Emmett Dowling (Juan Garanton kick), 7:17.
G--Jayden Sumpter 1 run (Thomas Anderson kick), 2:46.
Second quarter
B--Michael Cadden 25 run (Garanton kicK), 10:18.
G--Clay Ash 31 run (Anderson kick), 4:53.
Third quarter
G--Ash 21 run (Anderosn kick), 1:27.
TEAM STATISTICS
G B
First downs 23 16
Rushes-yards 48-254 27-80
Passing yards 158 173
C-A-I 18-23-1 17-22-2
Total yards 412 253
Fumbles-lost 0-0 1-1
Penalties-yards 11-106 4-45
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING--Georgetown, Clay Ash 20-135 2 TDs; Jayden Sumpter 17-64 TD; Gavin Beard 7-22; Isaac Ramsey 4-33. Bucknell, Michael Cadden 11-59 TD; Jack Sullivan 7-16; Emmett Dowling 6-(minus 2); Jerry Harrison 1-10; Chad Martin 1-1; TEAM 1-(minus 4).
PASSING--Georgetown, Gavin Beard 18-23-1 158. Bucknell, Emmett Dowling 17-22-2 173 TD.
RECEIVING--Georgetown, Jonathan Alexander 3-38; Hassan Mahasin 6-36; Legend Bernard 2-30; Samir Crosby 2-25; Jayvin Pyle-Thompson 2-17; Isaiah Grimes 3-12. Bucknell, TJ Cadden 5-77; Emmett Dowling 1-30; Chad Martin 3-24 TD; Michael Cadden 4-20; Owen Garwood 1-17; Tom Arth 1-3; Jerry Harrison 2-2.