OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The Stevenson University football team powered its way to a 34-7 victory over Albright in Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) action on Saturday afternoon at Mustang Stadium. The Mustangs (5-2, 4-2 MAC) scored 21 unanswered points in the second quarter and added 13 more in the second half to secure the victory on Military Appreciation Day. Stevenson finished with 497 total yards of offense, including 338 rushing yards, while limiting the Lions (3-4, 2-4 MAC) to 305 total yards.
After a scoreless opening quarter, Stevenson broke through with 10:06 remaining in the first half when
Nicolas Blagmon broke free for a 73-yard touchdown run.
Mohammad Butt converted the extra point to give the Mustangs a 7-0 lead.
The Mustang offense continued to find its rhythm as
Talon Romance connected with
Anthony Rodriguez for a 42-yard touchdown with 1:49 remaining in the second quarter. Butt added the extra point to extend the lead to 14-0.
Stevenson closed out the half with another scoring drive after
Ethan Marshall intercepted an Albright pass. The Mustangs capitalized on the turnover, with Romance finding
Noah Robinson for a six-yard touchdown with just five seconds remaining in the half. The score capped a 21-point second quarter and sent Stevenson into the break with a 21-0 advantage.
The Mustangs carried their momentum into the second half, putting together a seven-play, 70-yard drive in the third quarter.
John Asuquo finished the drive with a four-yard touchdown run with 6:34 remaining in the quarter. Although the extra point was unsuccessful, Stevenson extended its lead to 27-0.
Albright responded with a seven-yard touchdown pass with 1:28 remaining in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 27-7. The Mustang defense held the Lions scoreless throughout the fourth quarter, while the offense added one final touchdown to seal the victory.
Stevenson put together an 11-play, 91-yard drive that consumed 6:43 of the fourth quarter. Blagmon capped the possession with an 11-yard touchdown run with 3:41 remaining, recording his second rushing touchdown of the afternoon and extending the Mustang advantage to 34-7.
The Mustangs finished with 338 rushing yards on 36 carries, averaging 9.4 yards per attempt. Blagmon led the way with 203 yards on 14 carries, including touchdown runs of 73 and 11 yards. Asuquo added 83 rushing yards on 15 carries and a touchdown, while
Guiliano Scavetta contributed a 45-yard run. Through the air, Romance completed 12 of 23 passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns. Rodriguez recorded two receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown, while Robinson added four catches for 59 yards and a score.
Defensively, Stevenson limited Albright to 103 rushing yards and recorded three sacks and seven tackles for loss. Marshall and
Melijah Cobbs each recorded an interception, helping the Mustangs keep the Lions off the scoreboard in the first half.
Ibrahim Dail led the defensive front with 2.5 tackles for loss, while
Terae Franklin added a sack and a tackle for loss.
Bryan Bowen and Marshall each finished with five total tackles to help lead the Mustang defensive effort.
Stevenson will return to the road on Saturday, October 31, as the Mustangs travel to face Widener in another MAC matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
