Stetson rallies past turnover-plagued Brown 31-21
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Cole Mazza rushed for two touchdowns and Gaven DeFilippo added another as Stetson won its first game ever played against an Ivy League team, beating Brown 31-21 after a shutout second half on Saturday.
The Hatters (3-2) forced six turnovers as they overcame Brown's quick 14-0 lead. DeFilippo raced 69 yards for a score and Mazza followed with a run from the 4 as Stetson tied the game 14-14 midway through the opening quarter. Mazza added a 25-yard TD.
Grant Amick broke a 21-21 halftime tie with his 29-yard field goal to open the second half, and DeFilippo iced it with a 9-yard pass to Donald Parham.
Kyle Moreno passed for 83 yards with a touchdown and an interception, but was replaced by Thomas Linta, who was intercepted on each of Brown's last two drives. The Bears (1-3) also lost three fumbles.
David Moodie and Alexander Jette scored rushing TDs for Brown.
Game Information
2023 Pioneer Football League Standings
Team | CONF | OVR |
---|---|---|
Drake | 8-0 | 8-4 |
St. Thomas-Minnesota | 7-1 | 8-3 |
Davidson | 6-2 | 7-4 |
Butler | 5-3 | 7-4 |
Marist | 4-4 | 4-7 |
San Diego | 4-4 | 4-7 |
Morehead State | 3-5 | 4-7 |
Presbyterian | 2-6 | 4-7 |
Valparaiso | 2-6 | 3-8 |
Dayton | 2-6 | 4-7 |
Stetson | 1-7 | 3-8 |