Football takes down Towson

Originally Posted on The Maine Campus via UWIRE

The University of Maine football team took down Towson University in its first Colonial Athletic Association game of the year, 27-24. The Black Bears even their overall record up at 2-2 and move to 1-0 in the Colonial Athletic Conference, while Towson sees their record fall to 2-3 and 0-1 in conference play.

UMaine second-year quarterback Dan Collins got the Black Bears off to a hot start, going 5-5 on a 75-yard scoring drive that culminated in a 1-yard touchdown pass to second-year wide receiver Jordan Dunn. Third-year kicker Sean Decloux missed the extra point.

The Tigers offense responded near the end of the first quarter, driving 77 yards for a field goal and later 37 yards for a touchdown thanks to a 15-yard run from second-year running back Darius Victor, giving Towson a 10-6 lead. The score was Victor’s sixth touchdown of the year.

First-year running back Nigel Beckford carried the Black Bears through a strong second quarter. UMaine had a long 5:50 drive that Beckford finished with a 3-yard run for the first touchdown of his collegiate career.

The Black Bears defense forced a turnover and proceeded to drive 75 yards on seven plays, ending in a 5-yard run from Beckford. The score sent the Black Bears into the half leading 13-10.

UMaine first-year quarterback Drew Belcher replaced Collins for their first drive of the second half and completed a 25-yard pass to Jordan Dunn before getting sacked twice and rushed for no gain.

Frazier led the Tigers on a 90-yard drive for a touchdown pass to first-year fullback Zack Vogelei for his second touchdown of the year. An extra-point brought the Tigers back to within striking distance at 20-17.

Towson scored again in the fourth quarter to take the lead when Victor finished a 53-yard drive with a rushing touchdown, giving the Tigers a 24-20 advantage. Victor finished the day with a game-high 131 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns.

The Tigers kept UMaine on their heels with an onside kick on the ensuing drive, recovering the kick for solid field position. Frazier led the Tigers down to the UMaine 5-yard line, where UMaine third-year defensive end Trevor Bates forced a fumble and recovered it, returning it to the UMaine 48-yard line and giving momentum back to UMaine. Bates finished with six tackles, a forced fumble and a sack.

A defensive stalemate ensued for much of the fourth quarter, with neither team able to do much offensively. Collins led the Black Bears on their game-winning drive by converting two fourth down passes en route to a 37-yard pass from Collins to Dunn for a touchdown. The catch was Dunn’s team-leading second receiving touchdown of the year and gave the Black Bears a 27-24 lead.

Collins finished with a career-high 225 yards on 19-29 passing with a pair of touchdowns and an interception.

The Black Bears return home Oct. 4 at 12:30 p.m. while Towson will host Stony Brook University Oct. 4 at 3 p.m.

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