Colgate scores 19-0 win over Georgetown
HAMILTON, N.Y. -- Victor Steffen blocked two punts that resulted in scores to spark Colgate to a 19-0 victory over Georgetown on Saturday in a Patriot League opener.
The Raiders (2-2) scored on a safety when the first blocked punt went out of the end zone. Steffen's second block off FCS Punter of the Week Harry McCollum was returned 10 yards for a score by Pat Afriyie. Steffen, a defensive lineman, also had three tackles for loss, including a 17-yard sack.
Quarterback Jake Melville scored on a 38-yard run with 40 seconds left in the half for a 16-0 lead. Jonah Bowman added a fourth-quarter field goal.
Melville ran for a career-high 128 yards on 14 carries, part of Colgate's 319 yards rushing, for his third straight game rushing for over 100 yards.
The Hoyas (2-3) managed only 35 yards rushing. Kyle Nolan completed 15 of 28 passes for 128 yards.
It was the first shutout for Colgate since it blanked Fordham in 2005.
Game Information
2023 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 5-1 | 9-3 |
| Holy Cross | 5-1 | 7-4 |
| Colgate | 4-2 | 6-5 |
| Georgetown | 3-3 | 5-6 |
| Fordham | 2-4 | 6-5 |
| Lehigh | 1-5 | 2-9 |
| Bucknell | 1-5 | 4-7 |
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