Werts accounts for 3 TDs, leads Ga. Southern over UMass
Shai Werts threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as he helped Georgia Southern sprint past UMass 34-13 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Massachusetts Minutemen
13
Georgia Southern Eagles
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMASS | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| GASO | 0 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 34 |
Allen E. Paulson Stadium · 15,071 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/26 | @ Toledo Rockets | L 0-24 | NCAAF |
| 11/4/26 | vs Ball State Cardinals | W 31-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | @ UConn Huskies | L 16-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Buffalo Bulls | L 18-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 19-20 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:08 13-34
Monteo Garrett 5 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Touchdown 4:23 13-27
Colby Ransom 17 Yd pass from Shai Werts (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Field Goal 7:29 13-20
Mike Caggiano 41 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:01 10-20
Tyler Bass 50 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:35 10-17
Shai Werts 3 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Touchdown 2:18 10-10
Jordan Fredericks 1 Yd Run (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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Field Goal 7:18 3-10
Tyler Bass 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:15 3-7
Cam Brown 5 Yd pass from Shai Werts (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Field Goal 10:12 3-0
Mike Caggiano 32 Yd Field Goal
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GASO
3 plays, -21 yards, 1:26 · End of Game
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UMASS 1:26
4 plays, 0 yards, 0:42 · Interception
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GASO 2:08
10 plays, 68 yards, 5:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:08 13-34
Monteo Garrett 5 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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UMASS 7:31
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:25 · Punt
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GASO 9:56
4 plays, 19 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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UMASS 12:45
6 plays, 39 yards, 3:01 · Punt
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GASO 0:46
3 plays, 24 yards, 0:54 · Fumble
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UMASS 1:40
7 plays, 28 yards, 2:37 · Fumble
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GASO 4:23
5 plays, 70 yards, 3:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:23 13-27
Colby Ransom 17 Yd pass from Shai Werts (Tyler Bass Kick)
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UMASS 7:29
9 plays, 51 yards, 2:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:29 13-20
Mike Caggiano 41 Yd Field Goal
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GASO 10:01
9 plays, 43 yards, 4:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:01 10-20
Tyler Bass 50 Yd Field Goal
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UMASS
1 play, -1 yard, 0:35 · End of Half
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GASO 0:35
8 plays, 75 yards, 1:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:35 10-17
Shai Werts 3 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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UMASS 2:18
12 plays, 75 yards, 5:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:18 10-10
Jordan Fredericks 1 Yd Run (Cooper Garcia Kick)
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GASO 7:18
8 plays, 50 yards, 3:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:18 3-10
Tyler Bass 41 Yd Field Goal
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UMASS 10:40
3 plays, -3 yards, 2:35 · Punt
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GASO 13:15
9 plays, 86 yards, 4:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:15 3-7
Cam Brown 5 Yd pass from Shai Werts (Tyler Bass Kick)
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UMASS 3:05
4 plays, 26 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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GASO 4:19
11 plays, 59 yards, 5:53 · Downs
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UMASS 10:12
12 plays, 60 yards, 4:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:12 3-0
Mike Caggiano 32 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
UMASS
GASO
19
1st Downs
24
5-13
3rd down efficiency
6-12
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
323
Total Yards
488
216
Passing
154
23/36
Comp/Att
6/9
6.0
Yards per pass
17.1
107
Rushing
334
25
Rushing Attempts
59
4.3
Yards per rush
5.7
8-55
Penalties
3-35
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
25:35
Possession
34:25
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