/seasons/2023/boxscores/20230909_ygzh.xml
2023
Game Leaders
Dickinson
Pa:
Presley Egbers - 111
Ru:
Diante Ball - 133
Rec:
Princeton Douglass - 76
William Paterson
Pa:
Christopher Leimberg - 198
Ru:
Nazir Dale - 60
Rec:
Matt Clarke - 62
Team Stats
William Paterson
Dickinson
Passing Yards
198
111
Rushing Yards
80
212
Turnovers
2
1
Time of Poss.
29:15
30:45
WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson football team (0-2) fell 29-17 to Dickinson (1-1) on the road Sept. 9.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- With 32 seconds remaining in the first quarter, William Paterson was pinned deep in its own territory before being forced to punt. A WP miscue resulted in a safety and gave McDaniel a 2-0 advantage.
- The Devils began a drive on the WP 45-yard line in the second quarter with 4:27 on the clock and were pushed back 10 yards after a holding penalty. However, Dickinson recorded a 55-yard catch-and-score on the following play to extend the lead to nine (9-0).
- WP responded immediately on the ensuing drive as junior quarterback Christopher Leimberg led the Pioneers down the field. He completed four passes for 48 yards, including a 19-yard touchdown completion to senior Matt Clarke to cap a seven-play 62-yard scoring drive that pulled the Pioneers within two.
- In the third quarter with less than 10 minutes left in the frame, the Devils began a drive at the WP 39-yard line and needed just five plays to find the end zone after a 27-yard touchdown.
- William Paterson countered with a 33-yard field goal by freshman Robert Crehan to trim the deficit to five (15-10).
- On a drive that started at the 8:45 mark of the fourth quarter, Dickinson pushed the lead to double figures (22-10) following a 36-yard touchdown run.
- After forcing a three-and-out, the Devils got the ball right back and marched 51 yards down the field and into the end zone on seven plays.
- With the Pioneers regaining possession, Leimberg completed four consecutive passes for 55 yards before finding senior Taz Burton in the end zone for a 24-yard touchdown.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Leimberg completed 16 passes for 198 yards and two touchdowns.
- Sophomore Nazir Dale led the rushing attack with 61 yards on 11 carries.
- Clarke corralled five passes for 62 yards and a score.
- Burton had three receptions for 49 yards and a touchdown.
- Senior Devyn Blount made a team-high 11 tackles and tallied an interception.
UP NEXT:
- The Pioneers will welcome McDaniel on Saturday, Sept. 16, for a 2:00 p.m. game at Wightman Stadium.