Erie, PA- The Lakers scored early and often this afternoon, enjoying a 55-0 victory over the Buffalo State Bengals for what was Mercyhurst University's Homecoming weekend. Mercyhurst improves their record to 2-4 and will now look to carry momentum into NEC play.
 
Highlights
 
In front of a packed crowd of past and present Lakers, Mercyhurst didn't waste any time finding the scoreboard. To kick things off, Urena led the Laker offense down the field and found Rylan Davison for a 7-yard touchdown reception. After a promising drive to begin the game, the Laker defense made a stand and allowed the offense to march down the field once more, this time securing three points off the foot of Nathan Nagucki to make the score 10-0. The big first quarter didn't end there for the Lakers as standout wide receiver, Cameron Barmore, found the endzone with just under 10 seconds left in the frame. The quarter ended with Mercyhurst on top, 17-0.
 
After converting three times for 17 points in the first quarter, the Lakers did it again in the second. Braydon Black and Chaz Davis were touchdown recipients this time around as Nathan Nagucki added a 27-yard field goal as time expired in the second. The Laker defense was stout the whole half, stuffing the Bengals rushing attack at the line of scrimmage and defending the pass beautifully. The Laker defense even managed to block a punt, despite an unsuccessful recovery.
 
The 34-point lead at the half was one of utter dominance. Mercyhurst led in total yards with 317, while the Bengals produced just 53 yards of total offense in the half.
 
The beginning of the third quarter cooled down a bit, but Adam Urena got things going again, finding his brother Austin Urena for a 41-yard touchdown. The 41-point lead held firm as the two teams headed into the final quarter. The Lakers continued to pour it on however as Cameron Barmore and Braydon Black each recorded their second touchdown of the day to put a stamp on the day, 55-0.
 
Notes:
 
-Adam Urena went 26 of 35 for 305 yards and 6 touchdowns, while spreading the ball around to 11 different receivers.
-Cameron Barmore led all receivers with 6 catches and 120 yards, which included 2 touchdowns.
-Chaz Davis had a stellar game, rushing for 78 yards, and catching 4 balls for 39 (1 TD)
-Zack Helsley and Tyler Buterbaugh led the defensive attack with 9 and 6 tackles respectively.
-Will Thomas came up with a huge interception and nearly returned it for six. Thomas also added 3 tackles on the day, one for a loss.
-The Lakers haven't scored 50 points in a game since their 57-10 win over Clarion in 2019.
-Mercyhurst also hasn't shut out an opponent since their 28-0 victory over Clarion in 2014.
 
Next Game
 
The Lakers will look to build off this momentum with a matchup against Central Connecticut State University on October 12^th at 12:00 PM on Saturday. This will be the first meeting between the two teams. There next home game will be November 9^th when they play Lincoln University on Saturday November 9^th at 1:00 PM.
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