WAYNESBURG, Pa. - The Bethany College football team racked up nearly 400 yards of total offense, but the Bison turned the ball over three times in falling to Waynesburg Saturday, 34-14, in Presidents' Athletic Conference action.
Bethany took the opening drive of the game 75 yards for a touchdown as freshman Brett Phillips connected with freshman Aaran Randolph from five yards out. After Waynesburg answered with a touchdown of its own, the Bison marched right back down the field. However, back-to-back penalties stymied the drive that ended with a blocked field goal.
Waynesburg claimed the lead on the ensuing drive and was back in business following a BC fumble. The Yellow Jackets found the end zone for the third straight drive for the 20-7 lead.
After forcing a punt to start the third period, Bethany embarked on a 17-play drive. Unfortunately, the time-consuming voyage ended with no points as the Bison turned the ball over on downs.
Bethany did cash in its next drive, an eight-play, 72-drive, which was capped by a three-yard run by Phillips.
Phillips was 21-of-34 for 236 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He added 50 yards on 11 rushes and the aforementioned rushing score.
Randolph had a career-high 81 yards rushing on 16 carries and contributed 38 yards receiving. Freshman Ray Adames led the Bison with 85 yards receiving on six catches.
Bethany (0-6) travels to Washington & Jefferson 1 p.m. Saturday.
