Georgetown scores 27 unanswered points to beat Colgate
Georgetown overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat Colgate 27–17 Saturday at Andy Kerr Stadium in Hamilton, New York. The Hoyas held the Raiders scoreless after halftime and improved to 2–4 overall and 2–2 in league play.
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Georgetown overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat Colgate 27–17 Saturday at Andy Kerr Stadium in Hamilton, New York. The Hoyas held the Raiders scoreless after halftime and improved to 2–4 overall and 2–2 in league play.
Gavin Beard threw two touchdown passes to Burke Carroll, from one and 23 yards, to bring Georgetown within 17–14. His three-yard scoring pass to Hassan Mahasin with 10:37 remaining gave the Hoyas their first lead.
Georgetown stopped a Colgate drive on downs at its own 16 with 2:11 left. A five-play, 84-yard possession ended with Jayden Sumpter’s 10-yard touchdown run with 56 seconds remaining.
Beard completed 24 of 33 passes for 175 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Clay Ash ran for 113 yards on 16 carries. The Hoyas outgained Colgate 344–251 and limited the Raiders to 119 passing yards.