Football Recap: Gary Stacy Key Part of a Team Effort in Knights Win

By Team Reports Oct 23, 2024, 10:29am

Football Recap: University Liggett Knights vs. Loyola Bull Dogs

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After losing to Loyola the last time they met, University Liggett decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The University Liggett Knights had just enough and edged the Loyola Bull Dogs out 24-21. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Knights.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead University Liggett to victory, but perhaps none more so than Gary Stacy, who rushed for 116 yards, and also picked up 39 receiving yards. Another passer making a difference was Nikkos Davis, who threw for 166 yards and a touchdown.

University Liggett wouldn't let Loyola keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. University Liggett can thank Pierre Walker Ii and Michael Robinson for forcing both of them.

University Liggett's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Loyola, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. University Liggett will take on Bishop Foley at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. University Liggett is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.5 points per game this season. As for Loyola, they will face off against Union at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Loyola is facing Union at the right time seeing as Union is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.

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