Richmond rides another solid defensive outing to 13-6 sacking of Colgate

RICHMOND, Va. -- — Devin Geronomi had 11 solo tackles, Richmond recorded eight sacks, and the Spiders defeated Colgate 13-6 on Saturday.

Blake Houser had three sacks for the Spiders and Camden Byrd added two sacks to his Patriot League-leading season total which now stands at 9 1/2. He has 27 sacks in his career. The Spiders have 31 sacks this season.

Richmond, ranked No. 25 in the Stats Perform poll, has held six opponents to 21 points or less.

Ashten Snelsire's 16-yard pass to Jaiden Fair provided the game's only touchdown and the Spiders led 13-6 at halftime before a scoreless second half. Snelsire completed 10 of 20 passes for 116 yards. He was intercepted once.

Colgate (4-4, 3-2 Patriot League) led in total yards 316-252 but managed only two field goals by Luke Vogeler.

Jake Stearney was 25-of-45 passing for 312 yards but was intercepted three times.

Kyle Bitsko kicked two field goals for Richmond (6-2, 4-1).

Richmond has a 7-1 record in the series with Colgate.

Up next

Colgate: vs. William & Mary next Saturday.

Richmond: at Holy Cross next Saturday. ——-

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