WORCESTER, Mass. - The Assumption University football team secured their second consecutive win with a dominant 35-7 victory over Post University in Northeast-10 Conference action at Brian Kelly '83 Stadium.
THE BASICS
Score: Assumption University 35, Post University 7
Records: Greyhounds (2-1, 1-0 NE10) | Eagles (1-3, 0-2 NE10)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Post opened the scoring early in the game when Isaiah Emmanuel rushed for a touchdown. The Eagles capitalized on some early shaky play from the Greyhounds. However, Assumption responded decisively, starting with a game-changing interception on a pass tipped by
Jhensen Touze and caught by Josh Loureiro.
From that point, Assumption took control, dominating the game.
Jay Kastantin connected with
Cameron Reagan on a 44-yard touchdown pass halfway through the second quarter to tie the game. The Greyhounds took the lead just before halftime when Kastantin hit
Quinn Sieger on a play-action pass over the middle to make it 14-7 at the break.
Kastantin threw his third touchdown in the third quarter, finding tight end
Ethan Friberg for a 20-yard score. Kastantin then powered in a 1-yard quarterback keeper early in the fourth quarter to push the lead to 28-7.
Chris Donohue, making his debut, added a final touchdown on a 2-yard run with just over a minute left, marking his first college score.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Jay Kastantin led the Greyhounds, completing 20-of-26 passes for 212 yards and three touchdowns, with one interception and one rushing touchdown.
- The rushing attack was balanced, with Kameron Robbins leading the team with 86 yards on 15 carries, Kyon Simonson added 67 yards on four carries, and power running back Jamar Ballard Jr. rushed for 62 yards.
- Cameron Reagan had two receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown, while Quinn Sieger led the receiving corps with eight catches for 67 yards and a score.
- Josh Loureiro and Billy Gould recorded interceptions for the host's defense.
- Assumption outgained Post in total offense, 446-220.
- This was the first night home game for the Hounds since September 14, 2018, when the Blue and White defeated Saint Anslem 66-3.
- The Greyhounds lead the all-time series against the Eagles 2-0.
UP NEXT
- Assumption at Southern Connecticut State, Saturday, October 5, 1:00 pm
- Post at Saint Anselm College, Saturday, October 5, 1:00 pm
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