Gazzana's 3 Touchdowns Lead Spires to 35-22 Win over Bethany
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bethany (KS) (2-3) | 0 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 22 |
|
Saint Mary (1-3) | 9 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 35 |
LEAVENWORTH, KAN. - The University of Saint Mary football team claimed a 35-22 Homecoming victory over Bethany, improving their record in front of a supportive home crowd. The Spires held a narrow 16-7 lead at halftime, with their first major play coming on the final snap of the first quarter when Michael Gazzana caught a 43-yard pass from Cesar Vela to put USM on the board.
Michael Gazzana led the offense with 99 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while RJ Webster dominated on the ground, rushing for 213 yards. Cesar Vela, making his third consecutive start, went 11-24 for 139 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. USM's efficiency on third downs (50%) helped keep drives alive, while the defense stepped up with 6 forced turnovers, 3 sacks, and 6 tackles for loss.
Up Next:
The Spires will travel on the road to Southwestern College next Saturday, October 5th at 1pm.