UPLAND, Ind. — Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College scored on its opening drive, but Taylor University answered and pulled away for a 52-14 win Saturday at Turner Stadium.
The Pomeroys moved 67 yards in eight plays to take an early lead.
Zy'Eiar White capped the drive with a 28-yard touchdown run, and
Connor Wardlaw added the extra point.
White later broke free for a 17-yard score in the second quarter, finishing with 70 yards on 13 carries and both of SMWC's touchdowns.
After Taylor cut the lead to 7-3 with a field goal, the Trojans scored twice to go ahead 17-7. The Pomeroys responded with a four-play, 23-yard drive, capped by White's second touchdown to make it 17-14. Taylor added a touchdown on an 85-yard interception return just before halftime.
Taylor extended its lead in the second half with three third-quarter touchdowns and one more in the fourth. SMWC's defense recorded two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
Adonimi Parker,
Kerry Lacey and
Logan Metzger each made nine tackles; Lacey also forced a fumble, and
Jaquan Matthews had an interception.
The Pomeroys (0-5) return to McMahon Field on Saturday, Oct. 17, to host Saint Xavier University in a MSFA game. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
