fahey
Chris Fahey (17) receives a pass versus Robert Morris on Saturday.
20
Ave Maria University AMU 0-1
34
Winner Robert Morris Univ. RMU 1-0
Ave Maria University AMU
0-1
20
Final
34
Robert Morris Univ. RMU
1-0
Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
AMU Ave Maria University 13 0 7 0 20
RMU Robert Morris Univ. 0 20 14 0 34

Game Recap: Football | | by Elizabeth Baux

Despite Strong Start, Gyrenes Fall Short In Season Debut

CHICAGO, Ill. - The Ave Maria Football team opened the 2013 campaign on Saturday versus the Eagles of Robert Morris University. Despite a strong start,
the Gyrenes fell at the hands of the Eagles 34-20 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.

AMU scored a touchdown on its first drive of the game when Clayton Uecker hit Richard Shockley  for a 44-yard touchdown pass to cap off a five-play, 66-
yard drive.  The Gyrenes struck again late in the quarter as they marched down the field on a 14-play, 76 yard drive that saw Uecker hit Chris Fahey on a six-
yard TD pass.  The Gyrenes missed the point after and led 13-0 with 1:08 left to play in the first quarter.

The Eagles would then answer back on their next possession, putting together a drive of their own covering 70 yards in 11 plays.  Matt Westerkamp connected with
Deshawn Weaver on a 20-yard pass play to cut the Gyrene lead to 13-7.  RMU was not done, scoring two more touchdowns before the half withWesterkamp
and Lamont Wims joining up on a 37-yard touchdown reception. Westerkamp proceeded to close out the half hitting Sean Zingsheim in the end zone on a
34-yard toss as time expired.  The Eagles missed the PAT and the Gyrenes would trail 20-13 heading into the locker room.

Ave Maria returned with a vengeance and scored on its first drive of the second half.  Quarterback Clayton Uecker connected with Travis Makauskas on an
eight-yard pass to end a nine-play, 75-yard drive to tie the game at 20-20. The Eagle defense would stymie the Gyrene attack for the remainder of the game.

AMU quarterback Clayton Uecker had a solid collegiate debut throwing for 346 yards and three touchdowns. Ricardo Collier led the receiving core with
nine catches for 135 yards. Laz Herrera tallied 10 carries for 33 yards. Mike Baumgardner led the Gyrene defense in tackles with 13 while Gage Hayes had
six.

The Gyrenes return to the field next Saturday, September 7th against Faulkner University.  Kick-off is set for 1 p.m. at Immokalee High School.
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