Richmond defense preserves 13–9 win over Furman

Richmond kept Furman out of the end zone and held on for a 13–9 win Saturday, September 26, at Robins Stadium, improving to 4–1.

Ashten Snelsire’s six-yard touchdown pass to Carson Derey in the second quarter was the game’s only touchdown. Furman answered with field goals and trailed 10–9 at halftime. Kyle Bitsko’s 30-yard field goal in the third provided the final points.

Richmond stopped a fourth-down run late in the fourth quarter, then defended Furman’s final possession. Blake Houser broke up the last pass in the end zone.

Daniel Sellers recorded three sacks and nine tackles. Richmond held Furman to 215 yards while gaining 355. Aziz Foster-Powell rushed for 125 yards on 25 carries; Snelsire passed for 167 yards and a touchdown.

The Spiders overcame four turnovers. Furman fell to 2–3. Richmond visits Lafayette on October 3.

Source: Official game report and statistics.

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