WOLFVILLE, NS – With only two touchdowns scored in a low scoring affair, the unranked Acadia Axemen chopped down the Canadian Interuniversity Sport #4 ranked Saint Mary’s Huskies in a 17-7 victory in front of 2300 fans at Acadia’s Raymond Field. The win snaps a losing streak at home against the Huskies that dated back to Acadia’s 32-24 win over Saint Mary’s in the 2006 AUS Championship game.
Saint Mary’s registered the first points on the opening kickoff when Brett Lauther forced Acadia to give up the single point on a 70 yard kick.
The Axemen responded back in the second quarter with two points on a given safety by the Huskies. Less than three minutes later, Acadia pivot Kyle Graves connected with receiver Stu Clow on a 22 yard pass that capped a six play, 60 yard drive to give the Axemen a 9-1 lead.
Matt Archibald added a rouge with no time remaining in the second quarter on a missed field goal from the 32 yard line to give Acadia a 10-1 advantage after one half of play.
The only points the Huskies could muster up were two third quarter field goals that brought Saint Mary’s to within three late in the third frame.
Acadia’s Stu Clow added his second touchdown of day on a 16 yard reception from Graves at 12:15 of the final quarter to solidify the season opening win.
Clow led the Axemen with 6 receptions for 47 yards and two majors while quarterback Kyle Graves got the job done on 15 of 30 attempts for 154 yards passing.
The Saint Mary’s runningback duo of Devon Jones and Craig Leger accounted for only 100 yards rushing (54 and 46 yards respectively), while Acadia’s Graves led the Axemen rush attack with 49 yards. Third year quarterback Jack Creighton was 17 for 36 attempts, offering only 151 yards in passing for Huskies.
Cameron Wade led Acadia’s stingy defense with two timely interceptions as the Axemen held Saint Mary’s to 258 net yards of offence.
Acadia will now prepare for the long road trip to Lennoxville, QC to take on the Bishop’s Gaiters next Saturday, September 18, while the Huskies host the CIS #1 ranked Laval Rouge et Or next Saturday in Halifax.
Source:
Acadia Sports info
PHOTO CREDIT
Eric Cederberg
| Saint Mary’s 7 |
Acadia 17 |
| Acadia (1-0) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| Saint Mary’s (0-1) | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| Wolfville, NS | Raymond Field |
| 1 | 13:01 | Saint Mary’s – | 1 – 0 |
| 2 | 05:10 | Acadia – Team safety | 1 – 2 |
| 2 | 02:28 | Acadia – Stu Clow 22 yd pass from Kyle Graves. (Matt Archibald kick is good). Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards in 2:42. |
1 – 9 |
| 2 | 00:00 | Acadia – | 1 – 10 |
| 3 | 06:52 | Saint Mary’s – Brett Lauther 28 yd field goal. | 4 – 10 |
| 3 | 00:13 | Saint Mary’s – Brett Lauther 34 yd field goal. | 7 – 10 |
| 4 | 02:45 | Acadia – Stu Clow 16 yd pass from Kyle Graves. (Matt Archibald kick is good). Drive: 1 plays, 16 yards in 0:22. |
7 – 17 |
Saint Mary’s _______________________ Acadia
| 18 | FIRST DOWNS | 11 |
| 9 8 1 |
Passing Rushing Penalty |
5 5 1 |
| 25% (1 of 4) | THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY | 50% (1 of 2) |
| 0% (0 of 0) | FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY | 0% (0 of 0) |
| 272 | TOTAL NET YARDS | 222 |
| 66 4.1 |
Total Offensive Plays Average gain per play |
51 4.4 |
| 151 | NET YARDS PASSING | 154 |
| 17-37 4.1 2 for 14 3 |
Completions-Attempts Net yards per pass play Sacked:Number-Yards Had intercepted |
15-30 5.1 3 for 9 1 |
| 121 | NET YARDS RUSHING | 68 |
| 29 4.2 |
Rushing Attempts Average gain per rush |
21 3.2 |
| 8 for 295 | PUNTS: Number-Yards | 13 for 456 |
| 36.9 | Average | 35.1 |
| 133 | TOTAL RETURN YARDS | 136 |
| 10 for 62 2 for 48 1 for 23 |
Punt Returns:No-Yards Kickof Returns:No-Yards Int. Returns:No-Yards |
8 for 90 0 for 0 3 for 46 |
| 13 for 85 | PENALTIES: Number-Yards | 8 for 45 |
| 0-0 | FUMBLES: Number-Lost | 2-1 |
| 33:12 | TIME OF POSSESSION | 26:48 |
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