The Shadow
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (VR) – The Georgetown University football team defeated the William & Mary Tribe, 28-27, on Saturday afternoon at Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field. With the win in Williamsburg, Virginia, the Hoyas improve to 3-4 and 3-2 in league action while the Tribe slip to 3-5 and 1-4 in the Patriot League.
ON THE RECORD
“I? love this group. You know, we didn’t play a perfect game. We probably played about three quarters of it, but we never quit, even after we didn’t convert their fourth quarter. So we talked about no scoreboard, no time on that clock, and just really proud of how our guys fought through the entire game. Some unbelievable performances by guys like Jonathan Alexander, Gavin Beard and Ryan Hussey, I’m excited about where we’re going. We know that we just need to get better. We’re excited to get to a bye week and prepare for the last three weeks that we have. So we’ll enjoy this one on the way home for about 24 hours before we reset. Really excited about this group, and more excited about the three games that we have left.” – Head Coach Rob Sgarlata
HOYA HIGHLIGHTS
- Gavin Beard led the Hoyas to their third-consecutive win, completing 21-of-36 passes for 265 yards and four touchdowns.
- Georgetown’s receiving corps combined for four touchdowns, led by Jonathan Alexander who recorded 124 yards and a touchdown on four receptions. Hassan Mahasin added six catches for 49 yards, including the game-winning touchdown with 38 seconds remaining, while Samir Crosby and Isaiah Grimes each added a touchdown reception.
- Clay Ash rushed for 66 yards on 15 carries to lead GU on the ground while Jayden Sumpter added 53 yards on 13 carries
- Bryson Logan and Jack Casey paced the Hoyas with nine tackles each. Logan and Wedner Caset each tallied a pass breakup for the defense.
- Ryan Huseey and Darmon Narcisse each recorded an interception.
- The Hoyas totaled 416 yards of offense.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- William & Mary struck first, scoring on a 68-yard rushing touchdown by Andrew King just 17 seconds into the contest. Georgetown responded with a 10-play, 75-yard drive, capped by a 30-yard touchdown reception from Crosby to even the score at 7-7.
- The Hoyas took their first lead late in the opening quarter when Beard connected with Alexander for a 41-yard touchdown. The three-play, 64-yard drive gave Georgetown a 14-7 advantage. William & Mary responded with a 13-play, 80-yard drive, capped by a four-yard touchdown run from Jah’Kei Chavis to tie the game at 14-14 before halftime.
- Georgetown reclaimed the lead early in the third quarter, marching 75 yards in seven plays before Beard found Grimes for an eight-yard touchdown. The Tribe answered minutes later when Winston Watkins connected with Khylil Johnson for a 52-yard touchdown, knotting the score at 21-21.
- William & Mary moved ahead in the fourth quarter with two field goals by Max Lipinski. A 32-yard kick gave the Tribe a 24-21 lead, while a 22-yard field goal extended the advantage to 27-21 with just over five minutes remaining.
- Trailing by six in the closing minutes, Georgetown mounted a decisive seven-play, 48-yard drive. Beard delivered under pressure, connecting with Mahasin for a 10-yard touchdown with just 38 seconds remaining. Thomas Anderson’s extra point gave the Hoyas a 28-27 lead.
- Narcisse sealed the victory for Georgetown by intercepting a William & Mary pass on the Tribe’s first play of its final drive with 26 seconds remaining.
OF NOTE
- Beard had a career-high performance, posting 265 yards and four touchdown passes.
- Crosby recorded his first touchdown reception of the season.
- Alexander notched the longest reception of his career, a 41-yard catch for a touchdown.
- Ryan Hussey and Narcisse recorded their first collegiate interceptions.
