Football Falls at Husson

The Alfred State football team was held to just 43 yards as they fell 35-0 at Husson University on Saturday. The Eagles used a balanced attack to improve to 2-1 on the year.

Husson rushed for 261 yards on 55 carries and passed for 236 yards as they defeated the Pioneers. The Eagles scored a pair of touchdowns in the 1st and 2nd quarter to take a 28-0 lead into half. They added another score late in the 3rd quarter to cap the scoring.

John Smith led the Husson attack with 153 yards on 30 carries while Obie Christmas scored two rushing touchdowns and gained 48 yards on eight carries. Cory Brandon was 17 for 26 for 176 yards and two scores. Eight different Eagles caught a pass on the day.

Ellis Throckmorton led Husson with seven tackles and a sack. Luke Washburn and Elvin Suazo Jr. both had five tackles and two sacks. 

Josh Ashley (Brooklyn/Grand Street) gained 22 yards receiving while Dashown Wilson (Bronx/DeWitt Clinton) rushed for 20 yards on four carries.

Steven Hubick (Fountain Hills, AZ) and Brandon Davis (Lansing) both recorded 13 tackles on the day while Michael Zimmerman (Canandaigua) chipped in 10.

The Pioneers return to action next Saturday when they host Apprentice at Pioneer Stadium. Opening kickoff is slated for 1 p.m.