Ty'Son Edwards scores twice and the Columbia defense has 4 takeaways in 16-0 win over Marist.
NEW YORK -- — Ty'Son Edwards ran for two touchdowns and the Columbia defense lived up to its billing in a 16-0 victory over Marist on Saturday.
Marist's six second-half possessions resulted in three interceptions, a fumble and two turnovers on downs.
The Lions (2-2) improved on their No. 2 FCS scoring defense, which entered at 11.3 points allowed per game. Columbia is also No. 1 in FCS in red zone defense. Aaron Brebnor had two interceptions and Rocco Milia picked off the other.
Edwards was the bright spot on offense on a rainy day, gaining 103 yards on 14 carries. He scored on a 1-yard run in the first quarter and a 22-yard run shortly before halftime.
Marist (2-3) entered with the 18th-ranked passing offense in FCS, but Brock Bagozzi threw three interceptions and was sacked four times. He was 24-of-39 passing for 203 yards.
Columbia improved to 7-0 all-time against Marist.
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| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Drake | 4-0 | 5-1 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 4-0 | 5-3 |
| Morehead State | 3-1 | 5-3 |
| Dayton | 3-1 | 5-2 |
| Davidson | 3-2 | 5-3 |
| Butler | 2-2 | 6-2 |
| San Diego | 2-2 | 4-3 |
| Valparaiso | 1-3 | 3-5 |
| Presbyterian | 1-4 | 3-6 |
| Stetson | 0-3 | 2-5 |
| Marist | 0-5 | 0-8 |
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