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With Football’s Win on Sunday Abell Ties School Record
Andrew Frazier not only had his first start as quarterback, he had the ‘Cats first touchdown.
‘Cats Retain 1919 Cup with 48-37 Win over Presbyterian
DAVIDSON, N.C. – In addition to Head Coach Scott Abell tying the school record for wins, Davidson retained the 1919 Cup with a 48-37 victory over Presbyterian in the fourth annual Carolina Border Clash Sunday evening.
The Wildcats, now 3-1 overall and 1-0 in the Pioneer Football League, scored on three plays of 60 yards or more, while defeating Presbyterian (2-3, 0-1) for the fourth straight time.
In just seven seasons at the helm of the Wildcats, Abell ties William Younger (1923-31) for the most coaching wins in program history with 44.
Davidson, which led 35-13 at the half, scored the first 21 points of the game, highlighted by a school-record 98-yard interception return for a touchdown by junior cornerback TJ Magee with 8:31 left in the second quarter.
Making his first career start at quarterback for the Wildcats, Andrew Frazier put the ‘Cats on the board by capping a 12-play, 70-yard opening drive with a 16-yard scamper.
Frazier, who finished the night 8-of-10 passing for 159 yards and ran for two touchdowns. His 60-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Maione made it 35-6 with 2:52 left in the first half.
After Presbyterian made it a two-score game with 19 straight points, Davidson responded with another explosive play, this time a 63-yard run from Mari Adams to go up, 42-25. Adams finished with 16 carries for 128 yards, while backfield mate Mason Sheron had 11 carries for 93 yards and two scores.
Julian Rawlins led the defense with 10 tackles, including 2.5 tackles-for-loss.
Sunday’s game was originally scheduled to be played in Clinton, S.C., on Saturday, but was moved to Davidson as a result of Hurricane Helene.
Up Next
Davidson will continue its stretch of eight straight conference games to conclude the regular season when Marist comes to town for a 1 p.m. kick off next weekend.