SPRINGFIELD, Mass - Assumption University's homecoming weekend was highlighted by a big conference matchup between the Greyhounds and the Falcons from Bentley University. The visitors spoiled the weekend, as Bentley won 10-3 in a defensive-minded battle. The Greyhounds dropped their first conference game of the season, as Bentley improved to 3-1 with the same record as Assumption. New Haven stands alone at the top of the conference at 4-0. Up next, the Greyhounds travel to Springfield, Massachusetts, to take on the Yellow Jackets from American International College, who are still searching for their first win of the season. 

ASSUMPTION GREYHOUNDS (4-2, 3-1 NE10)

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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE YELLOW JACKETS (0-6, 0-3 NE10)

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Assumption was riding high into their matchup vs. Bentley, relying on their defense and their run game to continue to push them through the season. Despite keeping the game close for the entire way, they fell short after an interception in the last two minutes for Bentley to put the game away. The only points the Greyhounds scored on the day was a field goal from Nick Chodak about 41 yards out with 4:59 left in the 4th quarter. It's a perfect bounce-back opportunity on Saturday against the Yellow Jackets, who are still searching for their first conference win. After this upcoming matchup, the Greyhounds return home to host the reigning NE10 champions in the University of New Haven.

The Greyhounds are 9-15 all-time against the Yellow Jackets. They're currently on a six-game winning streak from 2015 to last year. They've been 4-8 at home and 5-7 on the road vs. American International. Last year, the Greyhounds won 42-21 at Brian Kelly 83' Stadium. Easton Turner threw for 125 yards and one touchdown to Kyle Sonnie, which was his one catch on the day. Tighe Beck was the leading receiver with four catches for 39 yards. As he did almost every game last season, Khaleed Exum-Strong led the backfield. He rushed for 110 yards and three touchdowns to carry the workload for Assumption. 

In 2021, the Yellow Jackets went 4-6 overall and 2-6 in the conference. They beat Franklin Pierce 38-19 on the road for their first win and closed the season with a victory vs. Pace University at home, 14-7. They went on a six-game losing streak in the conference, dropping games to Bentley, Southern Connecticut State, Stonehill, New Haven, Assumption, and Saint Anselm. 

Fans attending the game in Springfield must be aware of the policies at Ronald J. Abdow Field on the campus of American International College. Live Stats and Live Video will also be available to those watching from another location.

Last Time Out vs. Bentley University

• The Falcons bested the Greyhounds in a low-scoring affair in Worcester, 10-3
• Jake Cady tallied 137 yards of offense to lead the Greyhounds. He went 12 for 34 in the air for only 78 yards. He also ran for 59 yards on the ground, including a clutch third-yard scramble to keep a drive going in the 4th quarter.
• Berrell Neal continues being the lead back for Assumption, as he ran for 94 yards on 12 carries, including a long of 31 yards.
• Quinn Sieger was the top option through the air, with six receptions for 46 yards.
• On the defensive side, it was another strong showing. Jael Feliz and Brandon Santell each had a game-high ten tackles, while Joseph MacDougall and Santell had two tackles for a loss each
• Dion Kuinlan had four pass breakups to go along with five tackles, including a pass breakup in the endzone. Isaiah Huff blocked a field goal.
• Nick Chodak hit a 41-yard field goal for the only points of the day, continuing his perfect 5-5 on field goals this year. Gabriel Bertolazzo kicked eight punts

AIC loses a close one to Pace University

• American International College was very close to getting their first win of the year against Pace last weekend, but they lost in a shootout 45-34
• AIC did most of their damage on the ground. Chase Speller, Sidiki Kone, and Brandon Robinson each had a touchdown. Speller was the lead back on the day, carrying it ten times for 36 yards and a long of 12
• Brandon Robinson completed 15 of his 38 passing attempts, including a long of 64 yards which were his only touchdown pass of the day to Jaheim McGuire.
• Amari N'Namdi Hall had five catches for 42 yards as well.
• Rady Rojas-Portilla was the leader defensively, totaling ten tackles and eight solos. He also had 1.5 sacks and 2.5 tackles for loss.
• Alex Silva was next with five solo tackles for six total.

NE10 Preseason Poll

• The Greyhounds were predicted to come in second in the Northeast-10 Conference, according to the league's preseason coaches poll released on August 15th
• Assumption looks to improve off of their 2021 campaign, which saw them finish tenth with a 5-5 overall record and a 5-3 record in conference action
• New Haven was ranked first in the poll with 49 points
• Assumption was 12 points behind them and 4 points ahead of third place, which was Bentley

A Look at the Matchups Ahead

• The NE10 schedule will begin on September 24th vs. Pace and continue through with opponents such as Southern Connecticut State, Franklin Pierce, Bentley, American International College, New Haven, and Saint Anselm
• Reigning champions University of New Haven come to Brian Kelly '83 Stadium on October 29th, rounding out the last home game of the year for the Greyhounds
• Assumption closes their season on the road vs. Post University

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