Wildcats Surge To Win Over Northeastern

Photos by Chris Hampson

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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