Wildcats Surge To Win Over Northeastern

Photos by Chris Hampson

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Senior punter Chris Birch averaged 45.6 yards per punt versus Northeastern and forced the Huskies to start three possessions inside their own 20-yard line.

 The Villanova defense forced two Northeastern turnovers including a fourth quarter fumble.

 Red-Shirt freshman Jamil Butler helped the Villanova defense hold Northeastern scoreless in the first half.
Red-shirt freshman Noble Champen was credited with a sack when Northeastern attempted to fake punt.

 Senior wide receiver Murle Sango made seven catches for 93 yards, including a 35-yard touchdown reception, versus the Huskies.

 Villanova's special teams blocked a punt in the first quarter.

Villanova's offense scored 31 unanswered points in the first half giving the Wildcats a 31-0 halftime lead.

 Junior Brian White made a diving catch for a 2-yard touchdown reception for Villanova's first score.

 Junior Gary Johnson blocked a punt and recovered the fumble in addition to breaking up a pass for the Wildcats defense.
Senior Brian Westbrook finished the day with 201 all-purpose yards and scored two touchdowns.

 

 

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