DAVIDSON, N.C. — Despite touchdowns from five different players, the Stetson Hatters fell 70-48 to Davidson on Saturday afternoon at Smith Field at Richardson Stadium. The loss drops Stetson to 2-4 overall and 0-2 in PFL play.
Quarterback Brady Meitz led the Hatters' offense with 280 passing yards, throwing three touchdowns and one interception. Sophomore QB Trip Maxwell also contributed, tossing three touchdowns of his own and adding 156 yards through the air.
On the ground, Trey Clark (Seminole) led the rushing attack with 35 yards, averaging 8.8 yards per carry. Almari Brown chipped in with 25 rushing yards, averaging 4.2 yards per attempt. Anthony Benzija (Hagerty) had a rushing touchdown.
Ronnel Johnson was the top target for Stetson's quarterbacks, hauling in five passes for 131 yards and a touchdown. Brayden Miller added three catches for 91 yards, while Fabian Baez and Aanjay Feliciano each caught two touchdown passes, with Baez totaling 74 yards and Feliciano 62.
The Hatters had three players with more than eight tackles in the ballgame led by Kyle Elphick, who had 13.
Stetson made the most of its opportunities in the red zone, scoring touchdowns on all three trips inside Davidson's 20-yard line.
Up Next:
The Hatters will return to action on Saturday when they host Presbyterian for Homecoming with a kickoff set for 1 p.m. at Spec Martin Stadium.
Davidson 70, Stetson 48
Stetson (2-4, 0-2) 7 14 14 13 _ 48
Davidson (5-2, 3-1) 21 14 35 0 _ 70
First Quarter
DC _ Adams 16 run (Reyes kick).
DC _ Durkin 17 run (Reyes kick).
DC _ Valor 5 run (Reyes kick).
SU _ Baez 43 pass from Meitz (Holbrook kick).
Second Quarter
SU _ Benzija 2 run (Holbrook kick).
DC _ Adams 20 run (Reyes kick).
SU _ Feliciano 28 pass from Maxwell (Holbrook kick).
DC _ Reina 34 pass from Durkin (Reyes kick).
Third Quarter
SU _ Baez 17 pass from Meitz (Holbrook kick).
DC _ Frazier 17 run (Reyes kick).
DC _ Tessman 21 interception return (Reyes kick).
DC _ Adams 54 run (Reyes kick).
SU _ Feliciano 5 pass from Meitz (Holbrook kick).
DC _ Jones 21 run (Reyes kick).
DC _ Maione 28 pass from Durkin (Reyes kick).
Fourth Quarter
SU _ Johnson 71 pass from Maxwell (Holbrook kick).
SU _ Bailey 42 pass from Maxwell (Pass incomplete).
