Box Score

WAYNE, NJ – Quarterback Frank Wilczynski scored two rushing touchdowns to lead Rowan University to a 28-13 over William Paterson University in a New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) game on Saturday.

Wilczynski (sr. Pine Hill, NJ/Overbrook) carried the ball 14 times for 69 yards. He completed 15 of 28 pass attempts for 220 yards. Rowan improves to 2-1 overall and 1-1 in the conference. It marked the Profs’ 300th victory in team history. In 50 seasons, Rowan has a record of 300-183-8. William Paterson has a 1-2 record and a 0-2 NJAC mark.

Profs’ superback Ryan Leafey (sr. Westville, NJ/Deptford) ran for 45 yards and one touchdown on 10 rushes, while superback Jon Downes (sr. Gibbstown, NJ/Valley Forge Military (PA)) added 26 yards and one touchdown on 14 touches. Tight end Kevin DelleDonne (so. Summit, NJ/Summit) caught three balls for 54 yards. Wideouts TJ Pratt (fr. Swedesboro, NJ/Kingsway Reg.) and James Kinloch (fr. Westampton, NJ/Rancocas Valley Reg.) contributed with 39 and 37 receiving yards respectively.

Linebackers Kevin Taylor (sr. Westwood, NJ/Westwood) and Andrew Yezzi (sr. Franklinville, NJ/Delsea Reg.) registered 10 tackles and one sack apiece. Defensive end Matt Hoffman (jr. Burlington, NJ/Burlington Twp.) posted nine stops and three sacks (-8 yards). Defensive tackle Frank Olexson (so. Monroe Twp., NJ/Monroe Twp.) forced one fumble. Safety Rocky Aliberti (jr. Sewell, NJ/Clearview Reg.) recorded one interception and safety Mike Barone (sr. Hammonton, NJ/Hammonton) had a fumble recovery.

For William Paterson, quarterback Matt Marshall (sr. Burlington, NJ/Burlington City) threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns. He completed 24 of 32 pass attempts. Running back Marcus McKinney (so. Paterson, NJ/John F. Kennedy) carried the ball 19 times for 75 yards. Wide receiver Joel Rivera (sr. Hoboken, NJ/Hoboken) made six grabs for 72 yards and one touchdown. Tight end Chris Schule (sr. Rutherford, NJ/Rutherford) chipped in with six receptions for 70 yards and touchdown. Wideout Bruce Katkowski (sr. Saddle Brook, NJ/Paramus Catholic) had three receptions for 51 yards.

Defensive tackle Dyon Moore (jr. Brooklyn, NY/Hudson Catholic) totaled 10 tackles and one forced fumble. Defensive end Keith Sayball (sr. Milford, CT/Foran) followed with nine stops and defensive back Doug Dudek (so. Rockaway, NJ/Morris Hills) had eight. Safety Chris Thomas (sr. West Milford, NJ/West Milford) intercepted one pass, while defensive end Dan Nunez (jr. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ/Paramus Catholic) forced a fumble.

Rowan went ahead 7-0 at 2:05 in the first quarter after Leafey found the end zone on a 13 yard run. Barone recovered a fumble on the William Paterson 32 yard line to set up the drive. Wilczynski completed a 23 yard pass to DelleDonne and Leafey added a one yard carry before the touchdown.

At 6:56 in the second period, Wilczynski had a six yard touchdown rush. Aliberti’s interception gave the Profs the ball on the Pioneers’ 25 yard line. Leafey caught a 16 yard pass that got Rowan down to the 18. Wilczynski scored after a one yard carry by Leafey. With 1:19 remaining, Marshall connected with Rivera for a 30 yard touchdown. The drive was six plays that covered 87 yards. Marshall completed three of three passes for 78 yards. The score was 14-7 at the intermission.

Rowan scored on its first possession of the second half. At 11:55, Downes rushed three yards for the touchdown. Kinloch hauled in a 37 yard catch that gave the Profs the ball on the Pioneers’ 27 yard line. Wilczynski added two runs of 14 and 22 yards to set up the score.

At 14:57 in the fourth, Wilczynski’s one yard touchdown carry put the Profs up 28-7. The drive consisted of nine plays and 84 yards. Pratt recorded two receptions for 39 yards and DelleDonne added one grab for 19 yards. The Pioneers had a 21 yard touchdown pass from Marshall to Schule at 10:11 to cut the deficit to 28-13. The PAT attempt failed. Thomas’ interception gave William Paterson the ball on the Rowan 48 yard line. Marshall completed passes of 13 and 14 yards prior to the touchdown.

Rowan hosts NJAC opponent The College at Brockport in its home opener on Saturday, October 3 at noon.