/seasons/2018/boxscores/20180908_ucwc.xml
2018
Game Leaders
William Paterson
Pa:
Cornelius Kinchen - 242
Ru:
Kyle Fanning - 19
Rec:
RaeQuawn Bridgeman - 95
FDU-Florham
Pa:
Jagger Green - 320
Ru:
Robert Blakely - 13
Rec:
Mike Panzarino - 144
Team Stats
FDU-Florham
William Paterson
Passing Yards
320
248
Rushing Yards
14
36
Turnovers
0
4
Time of Poss.
30:43
26:35
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WAYNE, N.J. – William Paterson (0-1) outplayed FDU-Florham (2-0) during the second half, but early turnovers cost the Pioneers as WP dropped a 31-17 decision during its football season opener Sept. 8 at Wightman Stadium.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- WP got on the scoreboard thanks to its special teams unit, as sophomore Shawn Williams blocked a Devil punt inside the 10-yard line and classmate Isaiah Hunt recovered it in the end zone. Freshman William Oertel, Jr. kicked the extra point for a 24-7 score at the 6:16 mark of the third quarter.
- After a 49-yard completion by junior quarterback Cornelius Kinchen to classmate RaeQuawn Bridgeman to start the Pioneers' next possession, Oertel converted a 19-yard field goal (24-10, 2:15).
- On fourth-and-goal, Kinchen avoided the blitz and found sophomore tight end William Frese on a quick slant for a 10-yard touchdown and a 31-17 margin with 4:14 to play.
- FDU-Florham used three Pioneer first-quarter turnovers to jump out to a 21-0 lead, then added a 25-yard field goal 30 seconds before halftime.
- The Devils opened the fourth quarter with a 47-yard scoring pass play for a 31-10 edge.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Kinchen finished 18-for-34 for 242 yards, a touchdown and an interception.
- Bridgeman made six catches for 95 yards during his first college action.
- Junior linebacker Corey Anthony paced the Pioneer defense with nine tackles, including six solo stops.
- Senior safety Matt Olivo added seven tackles, while senior linebacker Charles Faulkner and junior linebacker Tyler Gross each had six.
- The game marked the debut of first-year head coach Dustin Johnson, as well as 55 WP freshmen.
- Twenty-four of the teams' combined 30 first downs came through the air, as 568 of the 618 total offensive yards were gained via the passing game.
- FDU-Florham senior quarterback Jagger Green finished 35-for-45 for 320 yards and three scores. Classmate Mike Panzarino caught 11 passes for 144 yards and a touchdown, and senior linebacker Isaiah Turner added an interception to his nine tackles.
UP NEXT:
- William Paterson starts conference play Saturday, Sept. 15, at Rowan at 6:00 p.m.
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