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The Citadel Bulldogs at Western Carolina Catamounts

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2-5, 1-2 Away
Final
16 - 30

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

WCU TD 1st Period 11:17 Zion Booker 18 Yd pass from Cole Gonzales (Paxton Robertson Kick)
WCU TD 2nd Period 13:37 Jalynn Williams 3 Yd Run (Paxton Robertson Kick)
CIT TD 2nd Period 9:44 Johnathan Bennett 26 Yd Run (Ben Barnes Kick)
WCU TD 2nd Period 3:57 Jalynn Williams 9 Yd Run (Paxton Robertson Kick)
WCU FG 3rd Period 11:20 Paxton Robertson 20 Yd Field Goal
CIT TD 3rd Period 6:56 Cooper Wallace 4 Yd Run (Ben Barnes Kick)
WCU TD 4th Period 4:33 Jalynn Williams 2 Yd Run (Paxton Robertson PAT failed)
CIT SF 4th Period 1:01 Team Safety

Statistics

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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

Venue: E.J. Whitmire Stadium

Location: Cullowhee, NC
Attendance: 6,278 · Capacity:
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