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Williams defeated the Bates Bobcats 24-21.

The Only Stat That Matters
Bates compiled a slight advantage in many game statistics, including total yardage, rushing yardage, and time of possession. The Bobcats also had the day’s longest play from scrimmage, a 61-yard scamper by NESCAC leading rushing sophomore Ryan Linskey. The Ephs led in tackles for loss, penalty yardage and critically, the final score.

Managing Mistakes
While Williams played far from perfectly, the Ephs did eliminate many of the miscues that haunted them in games past. Williams committed only five penalties and yielded no turnovers and no sacks.

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The Ephs Prepared Well
Williams was successful in the first quarter. For the Bantams’ first two offensive series, Trinity was completely stymied. Williams, meanwhile, was able to move the ball effectively with balanced running and passing, moving out to a 14-0 lead. But the Bantams began to figure out the Ephs on both sides of the ball and evened the score at 14 in the second quarter.

Mistakes Matter
A Williams overthrow resulted in a pick 6, giving Trinity a 21-14 lead. A 50-yard run soon after by Eph QB Owen McHugh was called back because the Ephs had twelve …

A Tale of Two Halves
Williams dominated the first two quarters and the Ephs led 14-0 at half time. But Colby took the second half kickoff and drove 85 yards in 6:30 for a touchdown. The crafty Mules then resorted to an onside kick, which worked. Two-and-a-half minutes later, they had their second touchdown.

Ephs Resurgent
But the score remained 14-12, because Colby missed their first point-after then failed on a 2-point conversion. The Ephs then responded with a 75-yard drive of their own, and another 66-yard drive ending in a field goal by Ivan Shuran, putting the Ephs …