Point Football ends the season with a Senior Day win against St. Andrews
VALLEY, Ala. (Nov. 11, 2023) - The Point University Football team returned to the field for the final time in their 2023 Campaign for a gloomy Saturday afternoon Senior Day matchup on Veteran's Day against St. Andrews University where the Skyhawks took the win 14-0.
The first quarter began with Point's defense continuing their home streak of forcing a turnover on the first play of the drive as San Juan Warner forced a fumble which was recovered by Barry Finley. With great field position, Point's offense put together a scoring drive as the pair of freshmen connected in the endzone with Samir Wylie throwing his first collegiate passing touchdown to Kareem Keye. Matthew Moses would convert on the point after try field goal to bring Point's lead to 7-0. Point's defense continued to show why it is tough to move past them as the Skyhawks did not budge by forcing a turnover on downs. The quarter continued with both teams not allowing another score in the endzone to end the first quarter.
As the second quarter began, Point's offense looked to continue to move the ball which paid dividends but the Knights would halt the drive by blocking the field goal attempt to keep the score at 7-0. St. Andrews followed later in the quarter by forcing a fumble which was recovered by the Knights' defense. Point's defense was again put to the test and passed with flying colors as the Skyhawks kept St. Andrews out of the endzone for the final two drives which saw Point keep their 7-0 at the half.
After the Greater Valley area of Honor Band came together at the half, the action picked back up in the third quarter with both teams forcing a combined three turnovers in the quarter with the Skyhawks succeeding with a score afterward. Shakwan Bickley jumped a pass for the interception to put Point's offense in scoring position which followed with Issac Jones scoring on the goal line. Matthew Moses converted on the field goal to put the Skyhawks ahead 14-0. The fourth quarter continued to see both teams elevate their play as the Skyhawks looked to add to their lead. The Knights would create a stop by getting a rush to get their fingertips on a Matthew Moses field goal to keep the score at 14-0. Point's defense made the crucial stop to wipe away the Knights' chances of getting in the endzone and put the nail in the coffin to secure the win.
In the Box
Point would three quarterbacks who took snaps in the matchup with Brenton White making the start to complete a 10-yard pass to Quintravious Teasley. Austin Adcock led with 100 passing yards going 8-for-16 and one interception. Samir Wylie followed with 71 passing yards while going 8-for-23 with one passing touchdown and one interception.
Sensir Carnes followed with 81 yards on 16 carries and his longest rush was 11 yards. Trey Inge III followed with 18 yards on seven carries with his longest rush being seven yards. Trey Turner added 14 yards along with Issac Jones adding 10 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Emery Bryant led the receiving core with six receptions for 78 receiving yards. Kareem Keye followed with four receptions for 35 receiving yards and one touchdown. Quintravious Teasley added four receptions for 29 receiving yards.
Barry Finley led the Skyhawk defense with 10 total tackles (nine solo and one assist), one sack, and one fumble recovery. Cortez Thomas added eight tackles (six solo and two assists) with one sack. Roman Jones contributed with five tackles and highlight-worthy hits.
Up Next
This game concludes the 2023 Football Season for Point as the Skyhawks finished 4-7 overall and 3-3 in AAC Play. Point will now focus on preparing for the 2024 season and reloading with more promise for the upcoming season.
