DURANGO, Colo. (November 7, 2015) – Adams State University fell 51-10 to Fort Lewis College on Saturday during the 49
th annual Musket Game. Despite the loss, ASU still holds a 34-15-1 edge in the trophy series.
The Grizzlies (3-7, 3-5 RMAC) amassed 252 yards of total offense as the Skyhawks (6-4, 5-3 RMAC) countered with 410 yards of total offense highlighted by 248 yards rushing.
Fort Lewis tallied four rushing touchdowns; including two in the opening quarter that placed ASU in an early 14-0 hole.
The Skyhawks' lead expanded to 21-0 before a
Zach Cimaglia 42-yard field goal put the Grizzlies on the board late in the second quarter. However, FLC tacked on a 48-yard field goal before the break for a 24-3 halftime lead.
Fort Lewis continued to distance themselves in the third with 13 unanswered points as ASU still searched for a touchdown. The drought ended on the team's first series of the fourth as
Johnny Feauto connected with
Phil Romero on a 28-yard touchdown throw. Feauto went 5-of-5 on the drive including a 48-yard completion to
Chad Hovasse.
The Skyhawks added two more touchdowns after that to produce a final score of 51-10.
PJ Hall served as a thorn in ASU's side as the running back rushed for 179 yards on 25 carries and a touchdown. Quarterback Allen Thigpen went 3-of-4 from the pocket for 135 yards passing and two touchdowns. Thigpen added a pair of rushing touchdowns in the RMAC tilt.
Feauto went 13-of-27 for 173 yards and a touchdown but was also picked off three times.
Auston Hillman was the top ASU rusher with 42 yards on four carries. Romero had a game-high six receptions for 65 yards and a touchdown.
Linebackers
Wesley Brandon and
John Reed led the defense with 12 and 9 total tackles, respectively.
James Regan produced two tackles along with a forced fumble and fumble recovery.
Cimaglia's 42-yard field goal in the second quarter tied his season high which was set in the game against Western State Colorado University.
The Grizzlies return home for their season finale on Nov. 14 against Colorado School of Mines. Kickoff is slated for 1:00 p.m. and will serve as Senior Day for the program.
