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Holy Cross Football Notches 33-14 Upset Win over Richmond
Joseph Williams powered the Crusaders with 206 rushing yards and three touchdowns as Holy Cross finished with 323 yards on the ground.
On Saturday in Worcester, Mass., Joseph Williams rushed for 206 yards and three touchdowns as Holy Cross defeated Richmond 33-14, scoring 26 unanswered points in the second half.
Richmond struck first when Aziz Foster-Powell sealed the opening drive with a 3-yard touchdown run, but Williams answered with a 21-yard score before Ashten Snelsire connected with Andreas Hill for an 11-yard touchdown.
Holy Cross dominated rushing, accumulating 323 yards and five touchdowns while averaging 7.5 yards per carry. Jake Croce scored twice, including the go-ahead touchdown late in the third quarter.
Richmond, ranked in the Stats Perform FCS poll, was held scoreless over the final three quarters and finished with 209 total yards. Snelsire threw for 81 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
Holy Cross travels to face Georgetown next Saturday, while Richmond prepares for a road matchup against Villanova. Both teams continue their seasons after Saturday's decisive outcome.