#20 Lindsey Wilson holds off Point’s Football Second Half Comeback
VALLEY, Ala. (Sept. 7, 2024) - The Point University Football Team returned to the field for their home opener against the No. 20 ranked Lindsey Wilson College where the Skyhawks fell to the Blue Raiders with a final score of 33-20.
The Blue Raiders opened the first quarter by forcing a turnover with their first interception of the game. Lindsey Wilson's first offensive drive was not much success as James Bryant forced a fumble to move the Blue Raiders backward. The Skyhawks took the field for their second drive but an intentional grounding on their eight-yard line resulted in a safety to give the Blue Raiders a 2-0 lead. Lindsey Wilson took the next drive by using their rushing attack to move the ball. A four-yard rush in the red zone and a field goal extended the Blue Raiders lead to 9-0. As the first quarter continued, Antwuan Clayton connected with Jalen Hall for Hall's first collegiate touchdown. The field goal from Logan Wandzilak added to the score to bring it to 9-7. In the second quarter, Lindsey Wilson extended their lead with a five-yard rush and a pick-six to lead 23-7 at the half.
The second half looked to be all to the Blue Raiders with another run in the redzone to lead 30-7 but the Skyhawks proved to still have life left. Mitchell Gossett took his first snap as the signal caller with a 68-yard touchdown pass to Quintravious Teasley. A missed Point after a try kept the game at a 30-13 Lindsey Wilson advantage through three quarters. The Skyhawks continued to fight their way into the game as Mitchell Gossett aired out another deep ball to Shawn Jones Jr. For a 92-yard touchdown. Logan Wandzilak followed with another PAT field goal to trail 30-20. Point's defense continued to create three-and-outs by forcing a quick drive for the Blue Raiders to give Point the ball back. Lindsey Wilson forced multiple sacks and an interception to keep the Skyhawks from adding momentum in the quarter. A field goal and multiple runs for a first down sealed the game with a final score of 33-20.
In the Box
Mitchell Gossett led the quarterback room going 6-for-12 with 216 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Ja'Vin Jones led the running game with seven rushes and 13 yards. In the air, Shawn Jones Jr. Led with one reception for 92 yards and one touchdown. Quintravious Teasley followed with two catches for 78 yards and one touchdown. Wesley Jones Jr. Added two catches for 41 yards. Jalen Hall made a name for himself with his first collegiate touchdown. Defensively, Kemorion Larkin led with eight tackles and one tackle for loss. Ethan Binns followed with seven tackles and a forced fumble. Cortez Thomas added four tackles and three tackles for loss.
Up Next
The Skyhawks will return to the road to take on NCAA Division I, Davidson College on Saturday, September 14 at 7:00 P.M.
