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Jack Hoag '27
25
Hamilton HAM 2-5 , 2-5
34
Winner Williams WIL 5-2 , 5-2
Hamilton HAM
2-5 , 2-5
25
Final
34
Williams WIL
5-2 , 5-2
Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
HAM Hamilton 7 6 6 6 25
WIL Williams 0 14 7 13 34

Game Recap: Football | | James McGlynn

Football drops 34-25 decision at Williams, Hoag ’27 tallies 15 receptions

Senior set the program record for most receptions in game and recorded 144 receiving yards

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Williams College's Jack Fabiano rushed for 257 yards and three touchdowns, including an 83-yard score with 36 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, as the Ephs defeated the Hamilton College Continentals 34-25 in a NESCAC contest at Williams' Farley-Lamb Field on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 31.

Season Update

  • Hamilton (2-5 NESCAC) had won its last two games against Bowdoin and Colby.
  • Williams (5-2) was coming off a 24-21 setback at home against Tufts on Saturday, Oct. 24.

How It Happened

  • Hamilton opened the scoring with a 15-play, 75-yard drive that consumed nearly seven minutes. Hamilton's Luke Kurzum '27 completed four passes to Jack Hoag '27 during the drive, and Connor Laverty '28 capped the possession with a two-yard touchdown run. Carmelo Velardo '27 added the extra point for a 7-0 lead with 8:14 remaining in the first quarter.
  • After a three-and-out for both teams, Williams answered with a lengthy scoring drive of its own, covering 90 yards in 18 plays to tie the game at 7-7 with 10:22 left in the second quarter.
  • The Continentals responded with points on each of their next two possessions. Laverty connected with Matthew Kearns '28 on a 32-yard pass, followed by a 12-yard pass to Nate Wildman '27, then Carmelo Verlardo converted a 37-yard field goal. Hamilton immediately got into field goal range during its next possession following a 50-yard pass from Kurzum to Hoag. Velardo drilled a 33-yard attempt and put Hamilton in front, 13-7 with 2:43 remaining in the first half.
  • The Ephs regained the lead just before halftime when Drew Renzella connected with Zach Falls for a 56-yard touchdown pass with 59 seconds on the clock.
  • Williams extended its advantage to 21-13 on a 39-yard touchdown run by Fabiano on its first possession in the third quarter.
  • Hamilton answered with a 15-play, 75-yard drive that took more than seven minutes off the clock. Laverty finished the possession with a one-yard touchdown run, bringing the Continentals within two at 21-19 with 2:58 remaining in the third.
  • The Ephs regained possession early in the fourth quarter and put together an 80-yard drive that took 7:40 off the clock and ended with a six-yard touchdown run by Fabiano, extending their lead to 27-19 with 6:30 remaining.
  • Hamilton's Brody Harrington '30 forced a fumble at the Hamilton 25-yard line, recovered it himself and ran the ball 24 yards to give the Continentals possession near midfield with just under five minutes remaining.
  • Four straight completions by Kurzum to begin the ensuing Hamilton possession brought the Continentals to the Williams 17-yard line. Following a sack and two incomplete passes, Kurzum found Hoag for a 22-yard touchdown pass on 4th and 15. The Continentals were unable to convert the ensuing two-point attempt, leaving Williams with a 27-25 lead.
  • The Ephs sealed the victory on their next possession as Fabiano broke free for an 83-yard touchdown run with 36 seconds remaining. Williams added the extra point to account for the final margin.

Notes

  • Hoag led all receivers with a program record 15 catches for a career-high 144 yards and a touchdown.
  • Kearns added 10 receptions for 140 yards, marking the third straight game that he has totaled over 100 receiving yards. He leads the NESCAC with 99.3 receiving yards per game.
  • Kurzum completed 33 of 46 passes for 308 yards and one touchdown without an interception. He leads the NESCAC with 281.1 passing yards per game.
  • Laverty scored both of Hamilton's rushing touchdowns and completed all three of his pass attempts for 47 yards. He currently ranks second in the NESCAC in rushing touchdowns with nine.
  • The Continentals finished with 394 yards of total offense, including 355 through the air.
  • Mat Bucher '27 totaled a team-high seven tackles for the Continentals, while David Sack '30 registered 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks.
  • Hamilton's Nick Angelini '28 and Jack Quinn '28 recorded six tackles each.
  • Velardo improved to 7-of-8 on field goal attempts this season. He leads the NESCAC in made field goals and field goal percentage.
  • Fabiano led the Ephs with 257 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries.
  • Renzella threw for 93 yards on nine attempts with one touchdown for Williams.
  • Luke Mangini came up with a game-high nine tackles for the Ephs.

Next Game

Hamilton will hit the road to take Middlebury (3-4) in The Old Rocking Chair Classic on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 12:30 p.m.


 
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