Mitchell, Dedmon lift William & Mary to 14-7 win
LEWISBURG, Pa. -- Shon Mitchell and DeVonte Dedmon hooked up on a screen pass that went 75 yards for the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter and William & Mary defeated Bucknell 14-7 Saturday night in a season opener for both teams.
The Tribe has never lost to Bucknell in seven meetings.
Bucknell had given up a touchdown on the game's opening drive, but in the fourth quarter senior Joe Schiano -- playing in his first collegiate game -- stripped the ball from Mitchell's hand on a blitz and fell on it. Marquis Carter swept into the end zone from the 12 four plays later as the Bison tied 7-7 with 12:53 remaining.
William & Mary needed but a minute to respond. Mitchell hit Dedmon on a screen to the left side, and the senior wideout zig-zagged to the far sideline, picked up a convoy of blockers and scored untouched. Dedmon caught three passes for 125 yards.
William & Mary took the game-opening drive 68 yards in 15 plays.
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2024 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 6-0 | 8-2 |
| Delaware | 5-1 | 8-1 |
| Villanova | 5-1 | 8-2 |
| Rhode Island | 5-1 | 8-2 |
| Stony Brook | 5-1 | 8-2 |
| New Hampshire | 4-2 | 6-4 |
| Towson | 3-3 | 5-5 |
| Elon | 3-3 | 4-6 |
| William & Mary | 3-3 | 6-4 |
| Maine | 3-3 | 5-5 |
| Hampton | 2-4 | 5-5 |
| Monmouth | 2-4 | 4-6 |
| Campbell | 1-5 | 3-7 |
| UAlbany | 1-5 | 3-7 |
| Bryant | 0-6 | 2-8 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-6 | 1-9 |
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| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Bucknell | 3-1 | 5-5 |
| Lehigh | 3-1 | 6-3 |
| Holy Cross | 3-1 | 4-6 |
| Georgetown | 2-2 | 5-4 |
| Lafayette | 2-3 | 5-5 |
| Colgate | 1-3 | 2-8 |
| Fordham | 1-4 | 1-9 |
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