Villanova Wildcats at Elon Phoenix
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Mace's 97-yard kickoff return helps Villanova beat Elon 29-21
TJ Thomas Jr.'s short touchdown run gave Elon a 21-20 lead with 5:25 to play before Mace scored on the ensuing kickoff. Villanova's Jack Barnum added a 32-yard field goal with 1:03 remaining to end the scoring.
Landen Clark drove the Phoenix to the Villanova 16 before throwing an interception to Jamie Tyson in the end zone on the final play.
Pat McQuaide completed 23 of 31 passes for 255 yards and threw a pair of touchdown passes to Luke Colella to lead Villanova (4-2, 3-1 Coastal Athletic Association). Colella finished with 10 receptions for 125 yards.
Clark was 14-for-21 passing for 220 yards and added 32 yards rushing and a touchdown for Elon (4-3, 2-1). Thomas had 49 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 11 carries.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 12:51 | TJ Thomas Jr. 8 Yd Run (Luke Barnes Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 12:05 | Jack Barnum 38 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:22 | Landen Clark 4 Yd Run (Luke Barnes Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:08 | Luke Colella 20 Yd pass from Pat McQuaide (Jack Barnum Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:44 | Luke Colella 42 Yd pass from Pat McQuaide (Jack Barnum Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 9:44 | Jack Barnum 26 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 5:25 | TJ Thomas Jr. 2 Yd Run (Luke Barnes Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 5:10 | Ja'briel Mace 97 Yd Kickoff Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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FG | 4th Period 1:03 | Jack Barnum 32 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 VILL |
 ELON |
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|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1st Downs | 18 |
| 7-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-10 |
| 3-4 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 392 | Total Yards | 344 |
| 255 | Passing | 220 |
| 23/31 | Comp/Att | 14/22 |
| 8.2 | Yards per pass | 10.0 |
| 137 | Rushing | 124 |
| 39 | Rushing Attempts | 33 |
| 3.5 | Yards per rush | 3.8 |
| 4-20 | Penalties | 2-20 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 35:21 | Possession | 24:39 |
Game Information
Location: Elon, NC
Attendance: 7,126 · Capacity:
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