Adelphi Gets Big Win and Looks to Continue Winning Ways

NEW HAVEN, CT — The Adelphi Panthers (2-0) won their second straight game of the season yesterday on the road at New Haven Memorial Stadium 24-9 defeating the New Haven Chargers behind a large team effort. They look to keep this momentum rolling into next week as they approach the toughest game of their season. 

Adelphi had a team total of 513 yards of offense despite being penalized 11 times for 119 yards and fumbling 5 times (losing 3). Contributions came from freshman running back Jimmy Roberts and Paul Jones, each rushed for over 100 yards. Junior quarterback Cameron Brown threw for 220 yards and rushed for 40. 

Brown, the first-year starting quarterback was the spark Adelphi needed after falling behind 3-0 early. He led an 8 play, 73-yard drive that ended with a 1-yard touchdown rush by Jones. This drive put Adelphi up 7-3 and they never looked back. The defense turned it around after spotting the Chargers 3-points early in the game and not allowing another point until the last minute of the game. 

Jones started off the game hot but struggled to hold onto the ball all game. In his 14 carries he fumbled the ball 3 times. This looks to be an issue for the Panthers as they roll into Southern New Hampshire next week to play the #3 ranked Penmen. 

Next week looks to be the first true test of the season for the Panthers coming off 4 straight losses to the Penmen. This includes an embarrassment of a loss 35-3 last October on the Panthers home field. When asked about the teams’ chances next week head coach Joe Smith was very blunt saying, “Well, if we play this way next week, we might not be productive. We have to find a way to hold onto the ball. New Hampshire is a good football team. They’ll be ready to play.” He also does not see Jones’ ball handling as an issue showing no wavering in the freshmen’s abilities, “Jones is my guy. I’m sticking with him no matter what. No questions asked,” said Smith.

The players are excited for the test as they prepare for the monster in front of them. They understand the odds are stacked against but remain positive. “New Hampshire is a good team. We’ll definitely be the underdogs going in. I’m excited about the challenge,” said the quarterback Brown.

Catch the Panthers in action next week as they look to get another big team win against their toughest opponent yet.