With a playoff game on the line, Lafayette rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Petersburg Crimson Wave 42-6. Considering the Rams have won ten matches by more than 26 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Petersburg's loss came despite strong showings from Stanley Green Jr and Demerrion Moss. Green Jr threw for 142 yards and a touchdown, while Moss picked up 50 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Lafayette's victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-0. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 2.1 points per game. As for Petersburg, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Lafayette's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Colonial Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lafayette's defense has only allowed 5.4 points per game this season, so Colonial Heights' offense will have their work cut out for them. Petersburg does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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