Defiance Utilizes Early Lead for Win against Ravens

Defiance College utilized a 30-0 halftime lead to earn a 42-19 victory against the Anderson University football team during Saturday's Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) matchup in Defiance, Ohio.

The Yellow Jackets (2-3, 2-3) outproduced the Ravens (1-3, 1-3) by a 523-324 margin on offense. Defiance converted 7-of-18 (38.9 percent) third downs while Anderson converted 4-of-17 (23.5 percent) third downs.

Reggie Lipscomb (Indianapolis, Ind./Pike) rushed for 67 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries. He also produced 12 receptions and 36 receiving yards, finishing with 103 all-purpose yards for the game. Lipscomb put together an average of three yards per carry.

Tyson Harley (New Palestine, Ind./New Palestine) threw for 267 yards and a touchdown. The sophomore from New Palestine completed 37-of-59 (62.7 percent) passes.

James Tucker (Brookville, Ind./Franklin County) contributed nine receptions and 77 receiving yards. Zac Tallent (Lakeland, Fla./George Jenkins) tallied four receptions, 48 receiving yards and a reception touchdown. Noah Frazier (Lapel, Ind./Lapel) recorded seven receptions and 57 reception yards. Alex Barnett (McCordsville, Ind./Mount Vernon) put together five receptions and 49 receiving yards.

Colin McCaffrey (Manchester, Mich./Manchester) put together a team-high nine tackles as well as a tackle for a loss. Jawan Coney (Hammond, Ind./Morton) posted eight tackles, two sacks, two tackles for losses and a forced fumble. The freshman from Hammond notched 18 yards for loss on sacks.

Sam Feola (Ridgeville, Ind./Monroe Central) contributed eight tackles and 1.5 tackles for losses. Malandric Skipper-Blair (Anderson, Ind./Anderson Preparatory Academy) turned in seven tackles and a sack. Juancarlos Ramirez (Marion, Ind./Marion) provided six tackles while Sean McSmith (Griffith, Ind./Griffith), Braden Mikel (Wakarusa, Ind./NorthWood), Tristan Chambers (Fort Wayne, Ind./Concordia Lutheran) put together five tackles apiece.

Hayden Lee (Cedarville, Ohio/Cedarville) intercepted a pass and Joe Derrick (Fort Wayne, Ind./Luers) broke up a pass. Chambers and Dean Foundos (Highland, Ind./Highland) each recorded a tackle for a loss.

Bryce Williams (Fort Branch, Ind./Gibson Southern) converted his only extra-point attempt. Foundos delivered three punts, averaging 38.3 yards per punt. He also pinned a punt inside the 20.

The Ravens are scheduled to challenge Mount St. Joseph (3-1, 3-1) in HCAC action next Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Macholtz Stadium.