GEORGETOWN, Ky. – Kaleb Kenney rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns, but Bethel could not build on an early lead Saturday, falling 52-14 to Georgetown in Mid-South Conference football action at Toyota Stadium.
The Wildcats dropped to 2-5 overall and 0-2 in conference play. Georgetown improved to 5-2 and remained unbeaten in the MSC at 3-0.
Bethel struck first when Kenney broke loose for a 54-yard touchdown run with 11:58 remaining in the opening quarter.
Eli Burciaga's extra point capped a six-play, 91-yard drive and gave the Wildcats a 7-0 advantage.
Georgetown answered just 21 seconds later on Justice Burnam's 43-yard touchdown pass to Clayton Davis. The teams remained tied through the end of the first quarter before the Tigers took control.
Burnam connected with Tyler Etherington for a 28-yard touchdown early in the second period, then found Brian Tawuo for a 13-yard score to give Georgetown a 21-7 halftime lead.
The Tigers extended their advantage with three touchdown passes from Trevor DeLacey in the third quarter. DeLacey connected with Jamarcus Robinson from nine yards out, Davis from six yards and Guy Bailey from 33 yards as Georgetown stretched its lead to 42-7.
Bethel put together a 15-play, 83-yard scoring march that ended with Kenney's seven-yard touchdown run with 8:58 remaining in the fourth quarter. Burciaga added his second extra point to make it 42-14.
Georgetown closed the scoring with a 44-yard field goal by Braden Widener and a 28-yard interception return for a touchdown by Miller Brown.
Kenney averaged 8.8 yards on 14 carries and added a 43-yard reception to finish with 166 yards from scrimmage.
Silas Teat completed 24 of 34 passes for 188 yards and rushed for 23 yards.
Clay Powell led Bethel with five receptions for 37 yards.
Zion Bryan caught four passes for 30 yards, while
Kealan Polk added four catches for 24 yards.
Georgetown finished with 429 yards of total offense to Bethel's 349. The Wildcats held a 161-121 advantage on the ground, but the Tigers passed for 308 yards and six touchdowns. Bethel committed two turnovers, while Georgetown played without a turnover.
Burnam completed 12 of 17 passes for 181 yards and three touchdowns. DeLacey finished 11 of 12 for 127 yards and three scores. Davis led Georgetown's receivers with six catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns.
Brandon Hall paced the Bethel defense with nine tackles.
Jose Joiner added eight stops, and
Durrell Miller finished with seven.
Darrell Howard and
Deshawn Love each recorded a sack.
Next Week & Upcoming Action:
Bethel University invites all former football and soccer student-athletes to return to campus Saturday, October 31, for a celebration of Wildcat tradition, friendships, and memories as Bethel hosts Campbellsville University at 1:30 p.m. at Walter Butler Stadium.
Each returning former football and soccer student-athlete will receive two complimentary tickets.
Adding to the occasion, Bethel will honor its football seniors during ceremonies before kickoff.
Come home, Wildcats. Relive the memories, reconnect with teammates, and help celebrate a special part of Bethel history.
