Army West Point Athletics
Army West Point
5-0 , 5-0
Post
1-4 , 1-4
Army Bests Post in Road Contest
October 20, 2018 | Sprint Football
The Black Knights never looked back from a quick start after scoring seven touchdowns in the opening half, including two defensive touchdowns in the first quarter.
Army improved to 5-0 on the season, while Post dropped to 1-4 overall.
Jacob Lowman led the ground attack for the Black Knights with 90 yards on 13 carries, which was complimented by Keegan West's 211 yards and two touchdowns through the air. Justin Charette led the receiving corps with two catches for 61 yards and a touchdown.
Defensively, Alex Sobeski tallied a team-high nine tackles, while six different Cadets contributed on sacks. Noah Throm recorded his first-career touchdown with a 30-yard interception return and Ryan Leach scored on a fumble that he also forced.
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter
- Ryan Leach opened the scoring with 11:14 left in the first quarter after he forced and recovered a fumble in the end zone.
- West extended the lead to 14 points with a four-yard rush before Noah Throm's 30-yard pick six made it a three-score game.
- Tom Williamson hauled in a 29-yard score from West to cap the scoring in the first stanza.
- Chun scored on a one-yard run on the opening play of the second quarter to send the Black Knights to a 35-point edge.
- Backup quarterback Ryan Sullivan connected with Justin Charette and and Caleb Johnson in the red zone for two more touchdowns through the air as Army led 49-0 at halftime.
- Rookie Seppi Ortman booted a pair of field goals (20 yards and 38 yards) as the Black Knights were kept out of the end zone for the first time in the game.
- Hans Fotta wrapped up the scoring with a nine-yard reception from West.
ARMY HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES
- Army extended its winning streak to 13 games.
- Tonight was Army's largest win since a 70-0 victory over Post in the 2017 season opener on Sept. 16.
- The Black Knights have shut out the Eagles in each of their last four meetings.
- Chun scored his first career touchdown.
- West eclipsed the 4,000 passing yard mark for his career.
- The Black Knights posted their second shutout of the season.
UP NEXT
- The Black Knights return home for senior night against Cornell on Nov. 2. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.
Team Stats
ARMY 7, POST 0
ARMY - Ryan Leach 0 yd fumble recovery (John Herrmann kick)
ARMY 14, POST 0
ARMY - Keegan West 4 yd run (John Herrmann kick), 6 plays, 55 yards, TOP 2:36
ARMY 21, POST 0
ARMY - Noah Throm 30 yd interception (John Herrmann kick)
ARMY 28, POST 0
ARMY - Tom Williamson 29 yd pass from Keegan West (John Herrmann kick) 2 plays, 58 yards, TOP 0:26
ARMY 35, POST 0
ARMY - Nitai Chun 1 yd pass from Keegan West (Seppi Ortman kick) 6 plays, 67 yards, TOP 2:20
ARMY 42, POST 0
ARMY - Justin Charette 3 yd pass from Ryan Sullivan (Seppi Ortman kick) 5 plays, 55 yards, TOP 2:03
ARMY 49, POST 0
ARMY - Caleb Johnson 1 yd pass from Ryan Sullivan (Seppi Ortman kick) 3 plays, 11 yards, TOP 1:38
ARMY 52, POST 0
ARMY - Seppi Ortman 20 yd field goal 8 plays, 35 yards, TOP 3:59
ARMY 55, POST 0
ARMY - Seppi Ortman 38 yd field goal 7 plays, 15 yards, TOP 3:18
ARMY 62, POST 0
ARMY - Hans Fotta 9 yd pass from Keegan West (Seppi Ortman kick) 6 plays, 70 yards, TOP 4:18
