Football Recap: University Takes Loss Despite Strong Efforts from Arden Marchiorlatti and Carson Cruz

By Team Reports Oct 14, 2024, 9:55am

Football Recap: University Trojans vs. Northwood Timberwolves

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University has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 10.17 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They lost to the Northwood Timberwolves at home by a 32-15 margin. The Trojans have struggled against the Timberwolves recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

University's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Carson Cruz, who threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80.5% of her passes, and Arden Marchiorlatti, who picked up 73 receiving yards and a touchdown.

With the defeat, University broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 11-7. As for Northwood, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-6.

University and Woodbridge are set to duel on Monday. Both have allowed few points on average, (University: 10.2, Woodbridge: 13.4) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Northwood, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Sage Hill at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Northwood's defense has only allowed 13.1 points per game this season, so Sage Hill's offense will have their work cut out for them.

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