Weber State University Athletics
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Wildcats fall 35-3 at Washington in season opener
9/1/2024 1:03:00 AM | Football
Damon Bankson had 108 rushing yards to lead the Wildcats. WSU hosts Portland State in home and Big Sky opener Saturday.
The Huskies totaled 482 yards of total offense, compared to 253 yards for Weber State. The Wildcats had 155 rushing but were held to 98 yards passing.Â
The game was scoreless after the first quarter before Washington scored twice in the second quarter to lead 14-0 at halftime.Â
The Huskies scored twice in the third quarter and jumped out to a 28-0 lead. Kyle Thompson connected on a 28-yard field goal late in the third quarter for WSU's only score.Â
Washington added another score early in the fourth quarter to take the 35-3 lead.Â
Damon Bankston led the 'Cats with 16 carries for 108 rushing yards, in his first game since late September of last season. Adrian Cormier added 24 rushing yards.Â
Richie Muñoz was 11 of 32 passing for 98 yards. Jaden Thrower had three catches for 25 yards.Â
Defensively, the 'Cats had five tackles for loss and two sacks. Kemari Munier-Bailey and Angel King each recorded a sack. Garrett Beck and Ishaan Daniels each had five tackles. Â
The game was played in front of a reported crowd of 66,984, the largest crowd ever for a game involving Weber State.Â
Up next
The home opener and Big Sky Conference opener will be next Saturday, September 7 when the Wildcats host Portland State at Stewart Stadium. Kickoff is at 6 p.m.Â
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Team Stats
WEB 0, UW 7
UW - Coleman,Jonah 5 yd run (Gross,Grady kick), 7 plays, 65 yards, TOP 02:45
WEB 0, UW 14
UW - DeGraaf,Decker 33 yd pass from Rogers,Will (Gross,Grady kick) 4 plays, 72 yards, TOP 01:29
WEB 0, UW 21
UW - Coleman,Jonah 5 yd run (Gross,Grady kick), 12 plays, 90 yards, TOP 05:55
WEB 0, UW 28
UW - Coleman,Jonah 1 yd run (Gross,Grady kick), 7 plays, 65 yards, TOP 03:47
WEB 3, UW 28
WEB - Thompson,Kyle 28 yd field goal 12 plays, 56 yards, TOP 03:25
WEB 3, UW 35
UW - Boston,Denzel 6 yd pass from Williams Jr.,Demond (Gross,Grady kick) 7 plays, 74 yards, TOP 03:22
