In a thrilling Homecoming matchup, the Southern Connecticut football team faced a tough loss against Assumption with a final score of 35-28. Despite their efforts, the Owls dropped to 1-4 overall and 0-3 in the NE10 conference, while Assumption remained undefeated in conference play with a 3-1 record. Southern’s quarterback Keith Ridley had an impressive performance with 225 passing yards and three touchdowns, bringing his career total to over 3,000 yards with the Owls.
The game saw both teams fighting for the lead, with Ridley and the Owls offense making significant plays to keep them in contention. However, it was an 86-yard return off a blocked field goal attempt by Assumption that proved to be the turning point in the game. Despite the loss, the Owls showed resilience and determination throughout the match.
Defensively, players like Joe DiGello and Kuhron Walker stood out with strong performances, but Assumption’s offense proved to be a tough challenge for the Owls to overcome. With this result, Southern looks ahead to their next game against Post in a Northeast-10 Conference matchup. The team will aim to bounce back from this defeat and continue to showcase their competitive spirit and skill on the field. The game against Post is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12 at Municipal Stadium in Waterbury, Conn., at 1 p.m. It promises to be another exciting opportunity for the Owls to demonstrate their capabilities and strive for success in the conference.
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