Commodores fall to West Point

Published 10:20 pm Friday, October 25, 2024

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LafayetteÕs quarterback Nick Thompson (2) hands the ball off to LafayetteÕs running back Kam Pritchard (4) during the second half against West Point at William L. Buford Stadium in Oxford,MS on October 25,2024. (Petre Thomas)

By Adam Brown

The Lafayette Commodores fell to West Point 41-11 in a home game on Friday night.

With this loss, Lafayette drops to 0-8 overall and 0-3 in district play.

West Point quickly took control in the first quarter, scoring twice to jump out to a 14-0 lead. Both touchdowns came from drives that started deep in Lafayette territory.

West Point continued to press, adding another touchdown later in the first quarter to extend their lead to 21-0.

At the end of the first quarter, the score stood at West Point 21, Lafayette 0.

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West Point added to their lead with a touchdown in the second quarter, making it 28-0. Lafayette had a chance to score before halftime but missed a field goal attempt.

The halftime score: West Point 28, Lafayette 0.

In the third quarter, Lafayette got on the board when a high snap on a West Point punt sailed out of the end zone for a safety, making it 28-2. On the ensuing drive, Kamaron Pritchard broke free down the sideline for a Commodores touchdown, cutting the lead to 28-9.

West Point responded with a touchdown drive of their own to extend their lead to 34-9, though their two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful.

In the fourth quarter, West Point found the end zone once more, stretching the lead to 41-9.

Lafayette got two more points as West Point snapped the ball over the punter’s head for a safety.

The Commodores will look to rebound on Friday when they travel to New Hope. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.