WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia -- The Yellow Jackets fell behind early and were never able to catch up on the way to dropping a 36-24 decision at West Liberty Saturday afternoon.The Hilltoppers jumped out to a 16-0 lead and held onto the ball for almost 20 out of 30 minutes in the first half with a pounding ground game. WVSU trailed 19-10 at halftime.
Freshman Carl Garmon accounted for the lone WVSU touchdown in the first half on a 34-yard scamper. Aaron Ball hit a 34-yard field goal to account for the rest of the Jackets' scoring.
A West Liberty field goal accounted for all of the third quarter scoring giving the Hilltoppers a 22-10 lead after three quarters.
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The teams traded touchdowns in the fourth period with Garmon accounting for both of the WVSU scores. First on a 2-yard lunge and then on a 57-yard pass from Faustino Saucedo.
Saucedo finished 22-of-36 passing for 281 yards. Freshman Calil Wilkins ran for 74 yards on 15 attempts and Garmon carried three times for 50.
ATTENDANCE: 2856
The Hilltoppers ran for 284 yards and benefited from the Yellow Jackets being called for a season high 17 penalties for 158 yards.
WVSU hosts Fairmont State Saturday.
WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
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