Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask University). They were the clear victor by a 55-35 margin over the DeLand Bulldogs on Friday. Considering the Titans have won four matchups by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Anthony May, who rushed for 238 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Malachi Walters was another key player, rushing for 15 yards and three touchdowns.
University didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jamarion Coleman and Jermane Hayes. Coleman also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 11. Dominic Maultsby was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, making nine total tackles (2.0 for loss), and defending a pass.
University was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 378 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
DeLand's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gardner Nordman, who threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 35 yards.
The victory (which was University's fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-1. As for DeLand, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. University will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Spruce Creek at 7:00 p.m. on November 7th. As for DeLand, they are taking a road trip to square off against Lake Gibson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 934 yards in their previous games.
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