The McDaniel College football team lost to Muhlenberg, 49-7, on Saturday at Scotty Wood Stadium in Allentown, Pa. David Smith recorded his Centennial Conference-leading fourth interception, but Muhlenberg built a 42-0 halftime lead and secured the victory.
Muhlenberg Builds 42-0 Halftime Lead
Muhlenberg led 14-0 after the first quarter and scored on seven of its first eight possessions. The Mules produced five touchdowns and two field goals during that stretch before adding a safety after a McDaniel punt snap went awry with 1:57 remaining in the second quarter.
The Mules’ defense held McDaniel to just 15 yards of total offense by halftime, including 58 passing yards and minus-43 rushing yards. They recorded nine tackles for loss, including two sacks. McDaniel committed three turnovers, had seven penalties, and gave up a safety to itself during the game.
McDaniel Defense Records Two Interceptions
David Smith made his interception on Muhlenberg’s third possession, stopping a red-zone drive midway through the first quarter. This interception marked his fourth of the season, giving him a lead in the Centennial Conference.
McDaniel held Muhlenberg to 164 yards and one score in the second half. Senior Chris Wilson recorded the second interception and returned it 36 yards for McDaniel’s only touchdown with 4:40 remaining.
Junior Taevon LeGrande led McDaniel with nine tackles. Junior Bryce Allen recorded seven tackles, including one for loss, and added a pass breakup.
McDaniel College Football Team Falls to 1-5
The loss dropped McDaniel to 1-5 overall and 0-3 in Centennial Conference play. Muhlenberg improved to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in conference play.
McDaniel will travel to Dickinson on Saturday, Oct. 24, for a 2 p.m. kickoff at Biddle Field.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Muhlenberg’s first-half production determined the outcome, while McDaniel’s defense provided both interceptions. David Smith stopped a red-zone possession in the first quarter, and Chris Wilson’s 36-yard interception return supplied McDaniel’s only touchdown.
McDaniel also limited Muhlenberg to 164 yards and one score after halftime. The 15-yard offensive performance, three turnovers, seven penalties, and the safety remain the clearest statistical markers from the loss as McDaniel prepares for its trip to Dickinson.
Source: Original report
