DeLand was the 31-13 winner over University when they last played one another back in November of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The DeLand Bulldogs came up short against the University Titans on Friday, falling 55-35. The Bulldogs' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
DeLand lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Gardner Nordman, who threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 35 yards.
Even though they lost, DeLand was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 333 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards in nine consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Anthony May continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for University, rushing for 238 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries. Those 238 rushing yards gave May a new career-high. Malachi Walters was another major influence, as he rushed for 15 yards and ran in a TD.
DeLand's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for University, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. DeLand will square off against Lake Gibson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. DeLand is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 33.8 points per game this season. As for University, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Spruce Creek at 7:00 p.m. on November 7th.
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