WASHINGTON – The Georgetown football team fell 31-3 at Fordham on Saturday afternoon. The Hoyas are now 2-3 in league play and 5-5 overall, while Fordham is now 2-4 in the Patriot League and 2-9 overall.
ON THE RECORD
"Obviously not the result we wanted. Fordham outplayed us today. I am proud of our effort and we will work this week to improve our overall execution." - Head Coach
Rob Sgarlata on today's contest.
HOYA HIGHLIGHTS
- GianCarlo Rufo led the GU defense with eight tackles (6 solo, 2 assists) and one TFL.
- Cam Pygatt led recievers with seven catches for 135 yards.
- Quarterback Jacob Holtschlag threw 19 passes for 253 yards.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Rams got the first score of the game with a two-yard rushing touchdown from Julius Loughridge at the 8:21 mark. After a successful PAT, Fordham had a 7-0 lead.
- With eight seconds remaining in the first quarter, the Rams extended their lead 14-0 after a touchdown by Jeff Ciccio.
- At the 12:09 mark of the second quarter, Bennett Henderson kicked a 28-yard field goal to put the Rams up 17-0.
- The Hoyas got on the board at 5:22 mark of the second quarter after an 18-yard field goal by Patrick Ryan.
- The Rams response came in the closing seconds of the third quarter. Jack Capaldi caught a 12-yard touchdown pass to put Fordham up 24-3.
- The Rams returned an interception in the middle of the fourth quarter to earn their final touchdown of the contest and secure a 31-3 victory.
UP NEXT
Next week the Hoyas will return to Hilltop for the final game of the 2024 season against Holy Cross on November 23. Kickoff is slated for 12:30 p.m. on ESPN+. The Hoyas will honor their seniors on Cooper Field in a Senior Day ceremony following the contest.
