Buckhannon, W.Va. — The University of Charleston football team faced a difficult afternoon on the road Saturday, falling 42-13 to West Virginia Wesleyan College on October 31.
The Basics:
Location: Cebe Ross Field
Score: UC 13, WVWC 42
Records: Charleston 4-5 (4-2 MEC) WV Wesleyan 4-6 (3-4 MEC)
How it Happened:
The Golden Eagles worked to find their rhythm offensively throughout the first half, with kicker Zachary Alvarez providing Charleston's first points on a 43-yard field goal in the second quarter. Alvarez added another field goal late in the half, finishing a 59-yard drive to bring the Golden Eagles within 15 points heading into the break.
Charleston continued to battle in the second half, looking to generate momentum on both sides of the ball. The Golden Eagles put together a late scoring drive in the fourth quarter, capped by a 14-yard touchdown reception from Caleb Barringer on a pass from quarterback Matt Frye.
Frye finished the afternoon completing 20 passes for 211 yards and a touchdown, while Barringer led the receiving effort with 81 yards and a score. Jamal Wallace paced the ground game with 98 rushing yards, helping Charleston finish with 343 yards of total offense. Defensively, Andrew Chamblee led the Golden Eagles with 13 total tackles.
Charleston will look to regroup and turn its attention toward its next opportunity as the season continues.
Up Next:
Charleston will head to West Liberty on Saturday, November 7th for a 1:00PM kickoff.
