PFL Scoreboard: Week 3

Saturday, Sept. 14
Lafayette 56, Marist 14
Presbyterian 52, Virginia-Lynchburg 0
Furman 48, Stetson 7
St. Thomas 24, Black Hills State 14
Montana 59, Morehead State 2
Indiana State 24, Dayton 13
Butler 53, Hanover 0
Davidson 42, Point U. 12
Valparaiso 20, Indiana Wesleyan 17
 

PFL Recaps

Lafayette 56, Marist 14

EASTON, Pa. – Marist wide receiver Mohamed Diawara caught two touchdown passes, but Lafayette scored seven touchdowns in between as Marist dropped a 56-14 decision on Saturday at Fisher Stadium. Diawara’s only two receptions were both for touchdowns – an eight-yard catch from Enzo Arjona to tie the game 7-7 midway through the first quarter and a four-yard reception from Sonny Mannino to close the game’s scoring late in the fourth quarter. Lafayette’s Jamar Curtis ran for three touchdowns, and the Leopards scored three touchdowns on special teams and defense.

Presbyterian 52, Virginia-Lynchburg 0

CLINTON, S.C. – Presbyterian blanked Virginia-Lynchburg for its first shutout since 2018, a 52-0 win against Virginia-Lynchburg on Saturday at Bailey Memorial Stadium. The Blue Hose offense rolled to 448 offensive yards, while the PC defense held Virginia-Lynchburg to 78 offensive yards. Presbyterian wide receiver Nathan Levicki was the only player with a multi-TD day, with both his receptions going for touchdowns. Six players scored a touchdown, and three quarterbacks threw touchdowns for the Bue Hose.

Furman 48, Stetson 7

GREENVIEW, S.C. – Stetson broke up a shutout bid when Trip Maxwell connected with Aanjay Feliciano for an 11-yard touchdown pass with 8:28 remaining, but host Furman rolled to a 48-7 victory on Saturday at Paladin Stadium. The Paladins finished the day with a 510-244 edge in offensive yardage and forced three Stetson turnovers. Feliciano’s four-reception, 41-yard day made him one of three Stetson players with 40-plus yards – rushing or receiving – on the day.

St. Thomas 24, Black Hills State 14

ST. PAUL, Minn. – St. Thomas picked up its first win of 2023 with a 24-14 victory against Black Hills State on Saturday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium. Michael Rostberg ran for three touchdowns in the win to cap an outing that saw him pass for 72 yards and run for 15 yards. After the Tommies fell behind 7-3 early in the second quarter, Rostberg capped two scoring drives with one yard runs to give St. Thomas a 17-7 lead. Neither team scored in the second half until Rostberg’s 23-yard touchdown run with 47 seconds remaining sealed the win.

Montana 59, Morehead State 2

MISSOULA, Mont. – Morehead State had few answers for FCS Top 5 opponent Montana, dropping a 59-2 decision on Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. The Eagles were held to 45 offensive yards in the loss while allowing 576 yards to Montana. Morehead State’s Richard Sweeney III provided a highlight-reel moment with his defensive two-point conversion after the Eagles blocked a PAT kick late in the third quarter.

Indiana State 24, Dayton 13

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Two early Indiana State defensive touchdowns proved the difference as Dayton dropped a 24-13 decision on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The first half’s only touchdowns came on Sycamores’ defensive plays: a 90-yard pick-six by Jorge Valdes in the first quarter and a 12-yard scoop-and-score by Garret Ollendieck in the second quarter. Indiana State extended its lead to 21-0 with a conventional touchdown in the third quarter courtesy of Lance Rees’ 29-yard touchdown run. Dayton would threaten in the fourth quarter, with Drew VanVleet leading two scoring drives in the quarter. VanVleet completed 26-of-40 passes for 291 yards and two touchdowns to pace the Flyers offensive outing.

Butler 53, Hanover 0

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Butler notched its first shutout win since 2010 courtesy of a 53-0 win against Hanover on Saturday at the Sellick Bowl. The Bulldogs rolled up 492 offensive yards in the victory while holding Hanover to 133 yards. Butler quarterback Nick Howard passed for two touchdowns and ran for another while finishing with 91 passing yards and 87 rushing yards. Butler wide receiver Ethan Loss caught three touchdown passes in a four-reception, 72-yard outing.

Davidson 42, Point U. 12

DAVIDSON, N.C. – Mari Adams posted the league’s first 200-yard rushing day, running for 207 yards on 19 carries with two touchdowns, and leading Davidson to a 42-12 victory against Point University on Saturday at Davidson College Stadium. Adams scored on an 11-yard run in the second quarter to give Davidson a 14-0 lead. He struck again in the third quarter on a 28-yard dash, putting the Wildcats up 28-12. His performance highlighted Davidson’s 482 rushing yards on 68 carries.

Valparaiso 20, Indiana Wesleyan 17

VALPARAISO, Ind.– Ryan Hawk’s 37-yard field goal with 5:24 remaining lifted Valparaiso to a 20-17 victory against Indiana Wesleyan on Saturday at Brown Field. The Beacons built a 17-7 halftime lead with Michael Mansaray providing a 33-yard touchdown run, Caron Tyler finding Chris Gundy with a six-yard touchdown pass, and Hawk capping the half’s scoring with a 24-yard field goal. Indiana Wesleyan rallied to tie the game with a touchdown and a field goal, but it could not fend off Valparaiso’s winning drive minutes later. Tyler ran for 115 yards on 18 carries and added 70 passing yards on eight completions.