The Citadel Bulldogs at Western Carolina Catamounts
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Western Carolina welcomes back spectators with 30-16 win over The Citadel
The Catamounts (3-3, 2-0 Southern Conference) beat Wofford at home last Saturday without spectators in the stands because of rescue and recovery efforts taking place around western North Carolina.
The Catamounts debuted a “Prayers for Western Carolina” helmet sticker while also promoting a “Fill the Truck” effort to load the team equipment truck with fan donations of goods.
Gonzales' 18-yard touchdown pass went to Zion Booker to open the scoring. Booker finished with 102 yards receiving. Williams capped two long drives with second-quarter touchdowns and the Catamounts led 21-7 at halftime.
Gonzales was 28-of-38 passing.
Johnathan Bennett rushed for 155 yards on 22 carries with a score for the Bulldogs (2-5, 0-4). He also had 155 yards passing but was intercepted twice, including Samaurie Dukes' pick at Western Carolina's 1-yard line late in the game.
How To Watch
How can I watch The Citadel Bulldogs vs. Western Carolina Catamounts?
- TV Channel: Bulldogs at Catamounts 2021 College Football, week 7, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 11:17 | Zion Booker 18 Yd pass from Cole Gonzales (Paxton Robertson Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 13:37 | Jalynn Williams 3 Yd Run (Paxton Robertson Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 9:44 | Johnathan Bennett 26 Yd Run (Ben Barnes Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 3:57 | Jalynn Williams 9 Yd Run (Paxton Robertson Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 11:20 | Paxton Robertson 20 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:56 | Cooper Wallace 4 Yd Run (Ben Barnes Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 4:33 | Jalynn Williams 2 Yd Run (Paxton Robertson PAT failed) |
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SF | 4th Period 1:01 | Team Safety |
Statistics
 CIT |
 WCU |
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|---|---|---|
| 25 | 1st Downs | 26 |
| 10-18 | 3rd down efficiency | 8-16 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 429 | Total Yards | 396 |
| 155 | Passing | 294 |
| 12/28 | Comp/Att | 28/38 |
| 5.5 | Yards per pass | 7.7 |
| 274 | Rushing | 102 |
| 49 | Rushing Attempts | 36 |
| 5.6 | Yards per rush | 2.8 |
| 4-40 | Penalties | 8-72 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 33:03 | Possession | 26:57 |
Game Information
Location: Cullowhee, NC
Attendance: 6,278 · Capacity:
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