Turnovers pave the way for Cal U’s rout of Saint Anselm

For the Mon Valley Independent

The Vulcans forced seven turnovers and scored a pair of touchdowns on defense while cruising to a 59-13 season-opening victory at Saint Anselm Friday night in non-conference play.

Senior defensive back Lamont McPhatter II and redshirt senior linebacker Julian Cox both scored defensive touchdowns in the victory. Cox, who suffered a season-ending injury in Week 1 last year, scored on a 17-yard interception return and finished with six tackles and a sack. A preseason All-American, McPhatter registered an 85-yard fumble return for a touchdown to go along with three tackles.

The Vulcans (1-0) forced the Hawks into minus-seven yards rushing on 14 attempts. Three different Cal U players recorded a sack and Saint Anselm was prevented from rushing for a first down in the entire game.

Sophomore quarterback Noah Mitchell finished with 239 passing yards and three touchdowns going 15 of 27s. Senior Jordan Dandridge led the team with five receptions for 72 yards with two touchdowns, while junior Tyson Hill finished with three catches for 104 yards and a touchdown.

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