Wash. U. safety Andrew Whitaker picks off a pass during Saturday’s 35-12 win over Carroll College. (Photo: Nathan Assata)
| SCORING | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll (4-4, 3-4) | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 12 |
| Wash. U. (6-2, 6-1) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
by DeMarcus Dixon
Staff Writer
ST. LOUIS – Quarterback Matt Rush threw two touchdown passes and running backs eeslddsk each ran for a score, as the Washington University football team dominated its way to 35-12 win over Carroll College, Saturday afternoon at Francis Olympic Field.
Rush finished the day with 300 yards on 19-of-27 passing, as the Bears grabbed an early lead and never trailed in its annual Parent and Family Day Game. Receiver Cole Okmin also had a big day, as he finished with six catches for 112 yards and one of Rush’s touchdown tosses.
Wash. U. outgained Carroll 445 yards to 280, produced more first downs (23-19), and caused more turnovers (3-2), including a pair of interceptions by senior safety Andrew Whitaker, who returned the second one 20 yards for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to put the game away.
The Bears are now 6-2 on the season and 6-1 in CCIW play.
Next week, Wash. U. will play its biggest game of the season, when it hosts undefeated and No. 1-ranked North Central (8-0) at Francis Olympic Field.
The Bears could gain a share of the CCIW championship with a win, but they would have to get it by knocking off a North Central team that has won each of its games by an average score of 56.8 to 10.1.
Kickoff for next Saturday’s contest is scheduled for 12 p.m.
| Carroll College vs. Washington University — Scoring Plays |
| 1st Quarter |
| :24 – WashU – TOUCHDOWN – Jared Harrison 25 yd pass from Matt Rush (Chris Vartanian PAT) — WashU 7-0 |
| 2nd Quarter |
| 13:20 – WashU – TOUCHDOWN – Emanuel Ebirim 4 yd run from Cal Pohrte (Chris Vartanian PAT) — WashU 14-0 |
| :00 – CC – FIELD GOAL – Jason Laurent 24 yd field goal — WashU 14-3 |
| 3rd Quarter |
| 5:34 – WashU – TOUCHDOWN – Tennyson Holmes 4 yd run (Chris Vartanian PAT) — WashU 21-3 |
| 1:26 – CC – TOUCHDOWN – Mario Johnson 6 yd run (2-pt attempt failed) — WashU 21-9 |
| 4th Quarter |
| 14:54 – WashU – TOUCHDOWN – Cole Okmin 8 yd pass from Matt Rush (Chris Vartanian PAT) — WashU 28-9 |
| 10:34 – CC – FIELD GOAL – Jason Laurent 20 yd field goal — WashU 28-12 |
| 5:36 – WashU – TOUCHDOWN – Andrew Whitaker 20 yd interception return (Chris Vartanian PAT) — WashU 35-12 |