Connor Watkins throws for 3 first-half touchdowns in Villanova's fifth straight victory
PHILADELPHIA -- — Connor Watkins threw for 299 yards and three first-half touchdowns, Rayjuon Pringle made five catches for 180 yards and two scores, and Villanova beat Towson 33-10 on Saturday for its fifth straight win.
Pringle's 79-yard catch-and-run opened the scoring with 9:40 left in the first quarter. He added a 63-yarder with 2:43 left in the second quarter, and Watkins threw his third touchdown pass with 26 seconds remaining in the half for a 24-0 lead.
Villanova added two points in the fourth quarter on a sack in the end zone by Capri Martin.
The Wildcats entered with an average margin of victory of 23.8 points per game during their win streak. Villanova (8-2, 6-1 Coastal Athletic Association), Delaware, Elon, Richmond and Albany are entered the week with a 5-1 record in conference play.
Chris Watkins led Towson (4-6, 3-4) with 90 yards rushing, including a 75-yard score in the fourth.
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Game Information
2023 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
Team | CONF | OVR |
---|---|---|
UAlbany | 7-1 | 11-4 |
Villanova | 7-1 | 10-3 |
Richmond | 7-1 | 9-4 |
Elon | 6-2 | 6-5 |
Delaware | 6-2 | 9-4 |
Towson | 4-4 | 5-6 |
Rhode Island | 4-4 | 6-5 |
William & Mary | 4-4 | 6-5 |
New Hampshire | 4-4 | 6-5 |
Campbell | 4-4 | 5-6 |
Monmouth | 3-5 | 4-7 |
Hampton | 3-5 | 5-6 |
Maine | 1-7 | 2-9 |
North Carolina A&T | 0-8 | 1-10 |
Stony Brook | 0-8 | 0-10 |