Fairfield, CT – The Club Football team hosted Clarkson University this past weekend, after their scheduled bye week, in the first North Atlantic conference tilt of the season. The Golden Knights, having defeated UVM twice this season, came in with momentum ready to take on the Preseason North Atlantic Conference favorite.
 
The Pioneers dominated the afternoon, allowing the Golden Knights little offense opportunities while they were able to move down the field consistently. The team was lead by captain David DePalma who had 2 rushing touchdowns on the day on only 4 carries. He finished with 29 yards rushing. Other notable offensive players are below:
 
Rushing:
Rob Dacosta: 73 yards on 8 carries (9.13 average)
Trevor Annicharico: 33 yards on 4 carries (8.25 average), TD
Thomas Hurley: 58 yards on 6 carries (9.67 average)
JC O'Leary: 31 yards on 1 carry (31.0 average), TD
221 TOTAL RUSHING YARDS  
 
 
Passing:
Thomas Hurley: 11/22 for 150 yards, 2 TDs, INT
Aidan Daly: 1/3 for 17 yards
167 TOTAL PASSING YARDS
 
Receiving:
Dave Berlin: 3 receptions for 50 yards, fumble
Mason Mesbah: 6 receptions for 66 yards, 2 TDs
Trevor Annicharico: 1 reception for 9 yards
Dave DePalma: 1 reception for 20 yards
JC O'Leary: 2 receptions for 22 yards
 
The Pioneers stood out defensively – holding the Golden Knights scoreless on the afternoon. Notable defensive standouts:
Briant Johnson: 4.5 tackles
Teighan Jeremy: 5 tackles, 2 INTs
Julian Percoco: 2 tackles
Leo Ferrantelli: 5.5 tackles, 2 sacks, fumble recovery
Thomas Guliano: 2 tackles
Gianni Walsh: 4.5 tackles
Jack Capalbo: 1 tackle
Kenley Pierre: 2.5 tackles
Tommy Maye: 1 tackle, sack
Cam Wolanski: 1 tackle
Luke Janosko: 1 tackle
Josh Quainoo: 1 tackle, sack

The Pioneers will host NCFA Opponent University of Pittsburgh on November 5^th at home. Kickoff is slated for 1 pm.