Georgetown Hoyas at Sacred Heart Pioneers
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Sacred Heart's defense records 5 turnovers to halt Georgetown 40-14
Sacred Heart's defense also contributed with five turnovers, including a fumble recovery and interception by Myles Talley. The Pioneers finished with three forced fumbles and two interceptions.
Georgetown took a 14-13 lead on the first play of the second quarter, and its lead stood until Michalski found Ethan Hilliman for a 7-yard score with 32 seconds left before halftime.
The second half belonged to Sacred Heart, which scored 17 unanswered points. Leigh had a 37-yard scoring run and Madison highlighted a long scoring drive with an 84-yard run, followed by a 2-yard score.
Leigh carried it 12 times for 112 yards and Madison added nine for 111 for Sacred Heart (2-1), which gained 264 yards on the ground.
Danny Lauter was intercepted two times for Georgetown (2-1). Naieem Kearney had 17 carries for 98 yards and one touchdown.
Georgetown won the meeting last season 27-10 in a game that had to be called in the fourth quarter due to weather.
How To Watch
How can I watch Georgetown Hoyas vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers?
- TV Channel: Hoyas at Pioneers 2021 College Football, week 3, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 11:28 | John Michalski 9 Yd Run (Matt Kling PAT failed) |
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TD | 1st Period 7:35 | Naieem Kearney 1 Yd Run (Patrick Ryan Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 3:55 | Logan Lyson 6 Yd pass from John Michalski (Matt Kling Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:55 | Jimmy Kibble 6 Yd pass from Danny Lauter (Patrick Ryan Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:32 | Ethan Hilliman 7 Yd pass from John Michalski (Matt Kling Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Matt Kling 21 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 7:39 | Xavier Leigh 37 Yd Run (Matt Kling Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 11:33 | Matt Kling 28 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 8:38 | Jalen Madison 2 Yd Run (Matt Kling Kick) |
Statistics
 GTWN |
 SHU |
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|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1st Downs | 19 |
| 7-16 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-13 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 352 | Total Yards | 473 |
| 213 | Passing | 209 |
| 24/40 | Comp/Att | 16/25 |
| 5.3 | Yards per pass | 8.4 |
| 139 | Rushing | 264 |
| 30 | Rushing Attempts | 41 |
| 4.6 | Yards per rush | 6.4 |
| 3-15 | Penalties | 11-85 |
| 5 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 3 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 29:42 | Possession | 30:18 |
Game Information
Location: Fairfield, CT
Attendance: 4,869 · Capacity:
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