/seasons/2023/boxscores/20231110_vl55.xml
2023
Game Leaders
Rowan
Pa:
Nate Maiers - 94
Ru:
James Fara - 68
Rec:
Kevin Degnan - 67
William Paterson
Pa:
Christopher Leimberg - 163
Ru:
Isaac Cherry - 83
Rec:
Matt Clarke - 148
Team Stats
William Paterson
Rowan
Passing Yards
163
122
Rushing Yards
69
174
Turnovers
3
3
Time of Poss.
32:01
27:21
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GLASSBORO, N.J. – The William Paterson football team (2-8, 1-5 NJAC) fell 24-14 in the 2023 season finale at Rowan (5-5, 4-2 NJAC) Nov. 10.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Profs received the ball to start the game and used 12 plays to drive 59 yards down the field to gain the early 7-0 lead with 9:27 on the clock.
- William Paterson capitalized on its first possession of the night as well, piecing together a 13-play, 75-yard scoring drive that was capped off by a three-yard rushing score from sophomore Isaac Cherry to even the score (7-7) with 2:28 remaining in the opening frame. On that drive, junior quarterback Christopher Leimberg connected with senior wide receiver Matt Clarke three times for 56 yards.
- Rowan began a drive in the second quarter with 4:38 on the clock at their own 46-yard line when a rushing play resulted in a fumble recovery by senior Ricky Colon. Starting at its own 49-yard line, WP drove 51 yards down the field and took a 14-7 lead after Cherry powered his way into the end zone from seven yards out for his second score of the night.
- With 5:05 on the clock in the third quarter, the Profs were at the WP three-yard line and had to settle for a 20-yard field goal that made it a four-point game (14-10) after failing to find their way into the end zone.
- Rowan took the lead (16-14) with 9:05 remaining in the game after a four-yard rushing touchdown capped a 40-yard scoring drive.
- The Profs gained possession of the ball at the WP 11-yard line with 2:02 left to play after an interception and scored on a four-yard rushing score on fourth down to go ahead by 10 (24-14).
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Cherry totted the ball 24 times for 83 yards and two touchdowns.
- It marked his first career multi-touchdown game.
- Clarke recorded eight receptions for a season-best 148 yards.
- Junior Samod Wingo finished with a game-high 12 tackles.
- It was the third time this season he logged double-digit tackles.
- Junior Jayce Harmon tallied a career-high 11 tackles.
- It was his second double-digit tackle game this season.
- Senior Alajuwon Bell had his second interception of the season.