FINDLAY, OH: Walsh University football faced a tough challenge on the road Saturday, falling to No. 19 Findlay, 49-3, at Donnell Stadium.
Findlay struck first in the opening quarter, scoring a seven-yard rushing touchdown midway through the period before adding another rushing score as time expired to take a 15-0 lead.
The Oilers extended their advantage in the second quarter with an 82-yard interception return for a touchdown at the 10:19 mark. Findlay added another rushing touchdown to move ahead 29-0.
The Cavaliers continued to battle and got on the scoreboard late in the first half. With 22 seconds remaining before halftime, Brock Huggins connected on a 47-yard field goal to put Walsh on the board and send the Maroon and Gold into the break trailing 29-3.
Findlay added two more rushing touchdowns in the third quarter, extending its lead to 43-3 heading into the final period. The Oilers then converted two fourth-quarter field goals to close out the scoring at 49-3.
Walsh finished with 292 yards of total offense compared to the Oilers 495 yards. The Cavaliers' defense recorded two sacks and forced two fumbles, while the offense converted 5-of-15 third-down attempts.
The Maroon and Gold will be on the road this coming Saturday as they play at Ohio Dominican at 12pm.
LOCATION: Donnell Stadium
SCORE: No. 19 Findlay 49, Walsh 3
RECORDS: Walsh 4-4 (2-4 G-MAC) | Findlay 7-1 (5-1 G-MAC)
FOR THE CAVS
- Quarterback Hayden Wickard completed 15 of 26 passes for 171 yards and had 1 interception.
- Running back Jake Gill recorded 50 rushing yards on 15 carries and added five receptions for 36 yards.
- Shawn Lodge led Walsh with 44 receiving yards on two catches.
- Eddie Nichols led the way with 9 total tackles. Ty Miller and Luke Dobbins both had 7.
