VALLEY, Alab. (SESN) — The Point University Football team returned to the field for a Homecoming Appalachian Athletic Conference matchup against the University of Pikeville, where the epic matchup concluded with a walk-off game-winner with a final score of 23-21.
The first quarter opened with Mitchell Gossett airing it out on the first play of the game to Quintravious Teasley for a 61-yard touchdown, with Logan Wandzilak converting on the extra point. The Bears followed with the next drive, moving the ball to tire the defense out, which resulted in a one-yard touchdown to tie the game at 7-7. Pikeville’s defense held the Skyhawks to just seven through the first quarter.
Point entered the second quarter with Mitchell Gossett showing love to his receivers with multiple passes to Quintravious Teasley, Wesley Jones Jr., and TJ Howell. The Skyhawks would finish the drive with another connection with Quintravious Teasley for a 15-yard touchdown. The second quarter continued to be a positive for the Skyhawks as Mitchell Gossett showed his speed on the field with a 13-yard rush for a touchdown. A missed field goal would keep the score at 20-7. Point’s defense neutralized the Bear offense to go into the half with a comfortable lead over Pikeville.
The Bears opened the third quarter with new energy as they used their halftime adjustments to score on the third quarter’s first drive. The Bears’ defense made quick work of the Skyhawk offense by forcing incomplete passes and forcing punts. The following drive changed the landscape with a six-yard touchdown pass and an extra point field goal to take the lead with a score of 21-20. The Bears’ defense was able to hold the Skyhawks scoreless in the third quarter. The action intensified in the fourth quarter as Pikeville looked to wipe out the Skyhawks and ruin the special day. Their final drive was a long pass that ended in the hands of Kere Thomas for a 28-yard return. Point’s final drive opened with Mitchell Gossett proving that he is more than a passer as he sprinted for a 17-yard rush to get out of bounds to stop the clock. Gossett followed with passes to Adam Sanders and multiple passes to Payton Allen. Pikeville forced multiple incompletions to put the Skyhawks on their heels for their final play of the game. The Bears looked to ice Logan Wandzilak, but the following was his moment as he iced the game with a walk-off game-winner to take the win with a final score of 23-21.
In the Box
Mitchell Gossett went 20-for-31 with 274 yards and two touchdowns; his longest pass was 61 yards. Adam Sanders led with eight rushes for 15 yards and 15 receiving yards. In the air, Quintravious Teasley led with six catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns. Wesley Jones Jr. Followed with five catches for 75 yards, his longest being 31 yards. Defensively, Jakari Nobles led with 13 tackles (nine solo and four assists), followed by Ethan Miller, who added nine tackles. Caleb Wade contributed seven tackles, one for loss and one for interception.
Up Next
The Point University Football Team will return to the field with their Senior Day home AAC Matchup against Union Commonwealth University on Saturday, November 9th, starting at Noon.
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