NEWS

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Davidson dropped its 2024 season opener at Georgetown, 46-24, Saturday afternoon on Cooper Field.

After falling behind 5-0 early following a safety and a Georgetown field goal, Davidson settled in with a 48 yarder from sophomore kicker Adam Zouagui, the second longest of his career.

The ‘Cats would cut the deficit to 19-17 midway through the second quarter with rushing touchdowns from its all-conference duo of Mason Sheron and Mari Adams. Adam’s first score of the season was set up by a 42-yard pass from Coulter Cleland to Kellyn West.

Georgetown carried a 22-17 lead into the half following a late field goal. The Wildcats had a chance to put points on the board or take the lead just before the break, but Cleland was intercepted deep in Hoyas’ territory with seven seconds remaining.

The Hoyas, who rushed for 263 yards on 27 carries, scored 21 unanswered to begin the third and all but put the game out of reach.

Davidson added a late touchdown from sophomore Andrew Frazier, who carried it in from seven yards out for the first of his career.

Despite controlling the time of possession 36:17 to 21:04, the ‘Cats were penalized eight times for 80 yards and turned it over twice.

John Tessmann led the Wildcats on defense with seven tackles.

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