William Paterson University Athletics

WAYNE, N.J. – The William Paterson football team (0-9, 0-6 NJAC) was defeated, 51-6, by No. 24 Rowan (7-2, 5-1 NJAC) Nov. 7 at Wightman Stadium on senior day.   
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Rowan scored on the opening drive of the game, connecting on a 41-yard passing play to take an early 7-0 advantage with 12:45 on the clock.
• After recovering a fumble deep inside WP territory, Rowan capitalized on the favorable field position and threw for a touchdown from 11 yards out with 11:03 remaining in the frame.
• The Profs blocked a WP punt with 7:15 left in the second quarter before scoring on a seven-yard rushing score to extend the lead to 21-0.
• Rowan tacked on an 11-yard rushing touchdown (28-0, 1:01) and a 33-yard field goal before the halftime break to push the advantage to 31-0.
• The Profs added a 17-yard passing score (38-0, 10:43) and an eight-yard rushing touchdown (44-0, 00:52) in the third quarter.
• Rowan had the ball at the WP 1-yard line on fourth down when a bad snap occurred, allowing junior Ramir Bellazzin (North Plainfield, N.J./North Plainfield) to scoop it up and scamper 81 yards down the field for a touchdown to make it 44-6 with 7:43 on the clock.
• The Profs scored on the ensuing possession with a four-yard rushing score to go ahead by 45 (51-6).

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Senior Blake Wypler (Fair Lawn, N.J./Saint Joseph Regional) reeled in five catches for 62 yards.
• Bellazzin had six solo tackles and a fumble recovery for a touchdown.
• Sophomores Terrill Yankson (Willingboro, N.J./Willingboro) and Kaiden Rex (Totowa, N.J./Passaic County Technical) finished with six stops apiece.

 
UP NEXT:

• William Paterson closes out the season Saturday, Nov. 14, at Vermont State Castleton with kickoff slated for noon.

 
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