Football Recap: Marshall Barristers vs. Belmont Sentinels
Marshall had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Belmont Sentinels, posting a 38-0 victory at home. The Barristers' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
It was another big night for Joaquin Means, who rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry, and also picked up 78 receiving yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 108.5 rushing yards per game. Another player making a difference was Evan Benoit, who gained 80 total yards and a touchdown.
Marshall's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jonathan Velasquez. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Walter Arreaga was another major factor on D, forcing two fumbles and making ten total tackles.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Marshall was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 422 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Marshall's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Belmont, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marshall will welcome Mendez at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Marshall will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last. As for Belmont, they will host Hawkins at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Belmont is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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