Jalen Daniels threw two touchdown passes as the St. Thomas University Bobcats defeated No. 5 Lindsey Wilson 17-7 on Sept. 20 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The victory was St. Thomas University’s first over a team ranked in the top five.
St. Thomas University entered the Football game ranked No. 14, while Lindsey Wilson was ranked No. 5 and entered the contest ranked second in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics in scoring. The Bobcats finished with 340 total yards and held Lindsey Wilson to 243 yards, including 37 rushing yards.
Daniels and Jordan connect for opening touchdown
St. Thomas University scored first when Daniels connected with Alfred Jordan on a 77-yard touchdown pass with 8:28 remaining in the first quarter. JAY GIUNTA added the extra point for a 7-0 lead. Lindsey Wilson tied the game before halftime after a 61-yard scoring drive ended with Davontaye Saunders’ one-yard touchdown run and Jadan Burns’ extra point.
Daniels completed 17 of 27 passes for 223 yards and two touchdowns. Jordan caught eight passes for 162 yards and one touchdown, while Isaiah Lopez rushed for 95 yards and caught the Bobcats’ other touchdown pass.
Bobcats create separation after halftime
St. Thomas University reclaimed the lead in the third quarter after recovering a Lindsey Wilson fumble. JAY GIUNTA converted a 28-yard field goal to put the Bobcats ahead 10-7 with 5:16 remaining in the quarter. The scoring drive followed the turnover and restored St. Thomas University’s advantage.
Daniels then threw a three-yard touchdown pass to Lopez with 58 seconds left in the third quarter. GIUNTA’s extra point extended the lead to 17-7. The Bobcats held Lindsey Wilson scoreless in the fourth quarter to complete the victory.
Defense limits Lindsey Wilson
Victor Jenkins recovered the fumble and recorded eight tackles, matching Zach Marino for the team lead. Marino added a 14-yard sack, while Leondrez Leonard forced two fumbles. Kisler Wilson recorded two sacks for a loss of 10 yards.
St. Thomas University produced 223 passing yards and 117 rushing yards. Lindsey Wilson had 206 passing yards but managed only 37 rushing yards, finishing with 243 total yards. The Bobcats entered the game ranked second in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics in rushing yards allowed.
St. Thomas University schedule
St. Thomas University enters its bye week following the win. The Bobcats will travel to Ave Maria on Saturday, Oct. 3, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m.
The result gave St. Thomas University its first victory over a top-five opponent. Daniels’ two touchdown passes, Jordan’s 162 receiving yards and the Bobcats’ defensive performance helped secure the 17-7 win over Lindsey Wilson.
FSB Take
St. Thomas University answered a top-five challenge with explosive passing, a productive turnover sequence and strong run defense. Daniels and Jordan connected for the early 77-yard score, while the defense held Lindsey Wilson to 37 rushing yards and created the turnover that led to the go-ahead field goal. The bye week comes before the Bobcats’ scheduled trip to Ave Maria on Oct. 3.
Source: Original report