October 17th, 2026 12:30pm
NEW HAVEN, Conn.– The Assumption University football team's defense stifled the Southern Connecticut State University Owls, as the Greyhounds defeated SCSU 25-14 in Northeast 10 Conference action, Saturday afternoon at Jess Dow Field.
Assumption jumped out to an early lead against Southern Connecticut State, scoring 10 unanswered points in the opening quarter. The Greyhounds broke through with 6:35 remaining when Dom Santiago connected with Keith Mancini for a 13-yard touchdown pass, capping a six-play, 59-yard drive. Luke Liborio converted the extra point, giving Assumption a 7-0 lead. The Greyhounds extended their lead to 10-0 with 1:02 remaining in the quarter, as Liborio connected on a 32-yard field goal.
Southern Connecticut State responded in the second quarter with an 11-play, 54-yard drive that ended with a one-yard touchdown run from Mike Kinik at the 4:47 mark, cutting the Assumption lead to 10-7. The Greyhounds' defense delivered a crucial play in the closing seconds of the half, recording a safety with nine seconds remaining to extend the lead to 12-7 heading into the break.
After a scoreless third-quarter opening, Assumption added to its advantage on a 10-play, 45-yard drive that ended with a 30-yard field goal from Luke Liborio with 1:55 remaining. The Greyhounds' defense quickly gave the offense another chance, and Santiago capitalized with a 12-yard touchdown run as the quarter ended. Liborio added the extra point, giving Assumption a commanding 22-7 lead entering the fourth.
The Greyhounds continued to control the contest in the fourth quarter, putting together a seven-play, 33-yard drive that consumed 4:36 off the clock. Liborio capped the possession with a 22-yard field goal at 4:51, extending Assumption's lead to 25-7. Southern Connecticut State answered with an 18-yard touchdown pass from Brandon Jorgensen to Andres Perez with 1:49 remaining, but the Greyhounds held on to secure the 25-14 Northeast-10 Conference victory.
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