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Bill Snook - Kutztown
14
Assumption ASM 0-1 , 0-0
51
Winner Kutztown KTZ 1-0 , 0-0
Assumption ASM
0-1 , 0-0
14
Final
51
Kutztown KTZ
1-0 , 0-0
Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
ASM Assumption 0 14 0 0 14
KTZ Kutztown 14 16 7 14 51

Game Recap: Football |

Assumption falls in season opener at No. 7 Kutztown

KUTZTOWN, Pa. - The Assumption University football team fell in their 2025 season opener, as the Greyhounds dropped a 51-14 final score to No. 7 Kutztown University, in non-conference action Thursday evening at Andre Reed Stadium. 

THE BASICS
Score: No. 7 Kutztown University 51, Assumption University 14
Records: Greyhounds (0-1, 0-0 NE10) | Golden Bears (1-0, 0-0 PSAC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Kutztown started strong, as they went on a nine-play, 66-yard drive to open the game with a one-yard touchdown plunge by Luke Maxwell. After Assumption's first drive stalled out, the Golden Bears went on a 14-play, 71-yard march for their second score of the game, capped off by a 22-yard pass by quarterback Judd Novak to Lenniek Preston, to go up 14-0 after one quarter. 
 
The Greyhounds responded nearly instantly, as Jay Kastantin hit Kameron Robbins for a five-yard out pass, before ripping off a 46-yard run to close out the first quarter. On the first play of the second quarter, the senior signal caller found Keith Mancini for a 24-yard TD strike. The host would slowly pull away with a pair of rushing touchdowns and a safety sandwiched between them to go up 30-7 with 2:15 remaining in the first half. The Hounds would not go quietly, as Kastantin would connect with Mancini once again with a two-yard TD strike. 
 
In the second half, the scoring would slow down, but the rain and the storms would pick up. After a 90+ minute lightning delay, Kutztown would score on a 3rd and 35 with a 39-yard run by Jaedyn Stewart. After the extra point, the game would return to an extended lightning delay. The Golden Bears would outscore the Greyhounds 14-0 in the final frame, making the final score 51-14. 
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
  • Kastantin led the way for Assumption, going 15-for-27 through the air for 136 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 80 yards on the ground on nine carries. 
  • Angelo Smith was the top back in the Greyhounds' offense with 32 yards on six carries, while Dom Santiago had 21 yards on four carries. 
  • Connor Smith hauled in five targets for 47 yards, while Keith Mancini had both receiving touchdowns on three catches for 32 yards. 
  • Owen Fitzgerald had a game-high 1.5 sacks, while Fitzgerald tied Nick Smith with 11 tackles. Esteban Ortiz had a game-high five solo stops. 
  • Massimo Sgambati was a perfect 2-for-2 on extra points, while freshman punter Peter Burns had six punts which averaged 36.0 yards, with a long of 53. 
  • With the lightning delays, the game lasted nearly six hours. 
  • Kutztown outgained Assumption 482-284
  • The Golden Bears have now tied the all-time series, 5-5. 
 
UP NEXT
  • Assumption at American International College, Saturday, September 13, 1:00 pm. 
  • Kutztown at Edinboro, Saturday, September 13, 1:00 p.m.
 
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