Cornell sprint football lost 55-0 at Army on Friday night in West Point, giving up seven touchdowns and two field goals in its final road game of the season.
The Big Red opened with a long drive but could not turn it into points, and Army built a 27-0 halftime lead, according to Cornell Athletics. Cornell finished with 108 yards of offense while allowing 506.
Opening drive ends with interception
Cornell’s first possession covered 49 yards in 12 plays and took 6:22 off the clock. The Big Red reached the Army 31-yard line before Beck Berry was intercepted.
Army answered with an 86-yard touchdown drive and stayed ahead for the rest of the game. The Black Knights scored 20 points in the second quarter, including a touchdown after a Cornell fumble at its own 1-yard line.
Cornell gained 80 yards passing and 28 rushing. Berry completed 11 of 21 passes for 80 yards.
Lay leads Cornell in receiving
Andrew Lay caught five passes for 54 yards, including a 26-yard reception, and added 23 rushing yards on nine carries. Eddie Hajjar ran 10 times for 16 yards. Carson Ciaio carried five times for 13 yards and caught two passes for 16 yards.
Kruz Meier led Cornell’s defense with eight tackles, including one for a loss. Aaron Gellert and Ben Roerden each made five tackles. Gellert and Ciaio each broke up a pass, while Ethan Qasemi had four tackles, including one for a loss.
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In the third quarter, Cornell forced a three-and-out after Army blocked a punt and took possession at midfield. Bobby Bilo punted seven times for a 41.1-yard average, with a long of 59 yards and one downed inside the 20.
Cornell ends its season at home against Penn at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Schoellkopf Field.
File photo of Cornell sprint football against Molloy: Emmie Agee/Cornell Athletics.
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