WILLIAMSPORT (PA) – Scott Erikson's 18-yard field goal midway through the third quarter proved to be the difference as host Lycoming College pulled out a 10-7 victory over No. 22 Delaware Valley College in a Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) game played in a steady downpour at David Person Field.

The win improved the Warriors to 5-2 overall, 3-1 and in a three-way tie with Albright College and Lebanon Valley College for first place in the MAC. The loss was the second straight for the Aggies as they fell out of first and saw their record drop to 4-3 overall and 2-2 in conference action.

The game started out well for Delaware Valley as it took the opening kickoff and drove 66 yards on 13 plays, using more than seven minutes of the clock. The Aggies converted three, third-down plays and then used an Adam Smith 23-yard run to put the ball at the Lycoming 6. A sack moved the ball back to the 10, but Mike Isgro hit Smith for a nine-yard pass to the one-yard line. Matt Cook plunged into the end zone on the next play and Shane Toohey added the extra point for a 7-0 advantage with 7:54 remaining in the first quarter.

The Warriors tied the contest with 25 seconds remaining in the quarter as quarterback Colin Dwyer snuck in from a yard out to conclude an eight-play, 67-yard drive. Erikson added the point after.

Midway through the second quarter, Lycoming had a golden opportunity to take the lead as a low snap on an Aggie punt resulted in a block by Adam Paulhamaus and the Warriors had the ball at the Delaware Valley 15. However, Dwyer's pass into the end zone was intercepted by Anthony Byers.

A pair of Aggie penalties moved the ball back to the seven-yard line and a fumble on the snap was recovered by Lycoming's Ted Guerds at the five. However, a pair of tackles by Kyle Reuter and an incomplete pass forced the Warriors to try a 22-yard field goal and Erikson's kick sailed wide left. It was the second missed boot in the game as a 41-yard attempt in the opening quarter went left of the uprights. The score stayed at 7-7 into the intermission.

In the second half, the Warriors forced a punt, took over at the Aggie 45-yard line and moved the ball inside the five. However, the Delaware Valley defense stopped the drive at the one and Lycoming had to settle for an 18-yard field goal by Erikson – a kick that turned out to be the final points of the game. 

It stayed a three-point game heading into the fourth and the Warrior had a chance to add to their lead as they entered the red zone. However, Delaware Valley's defense held again and Erikson's 32-yard field goal attempt was blocked by Reuter with 10:45 to go.

The Aggie offense stalled near midfield and Corey Heard's punt was downed at the Lycoming 4. The Warriors faced a third-and-10 and Dwyer's ensuing pass fell incomplete, but a pass interference penalty was called on Delaware Valley. The Aggies were then called for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after the play to give Lycoming the ball at the 34. Its drive eventually stalled at the 38-yard line and Delaware Valley took over on its own 43 following a short punt with 4:48 left in the contest.

A 13-yard pass from Isgro to Chad Peterman put the ball in Warrior territory at the 44. The Aggies then faced a fourth-and-six from the 40 but Isgro couldn't hit Peterman again and Lycoming took over with 2:34 to go.

On the ensuing drive, the Warriors faced a crucial third-and-one situation. It appeared that two Lycoming players moved before the snap, but no penalty was called and Dwyer picked up a yard for the first down. Lycoming fumbled the next snap, but a Warrior recovered the ball. After the play, another unsportsmanlike penalty was called on the Aggies, giving Lycoming a first down. The Warriors then had three kneel-downs to end the game.

Both teams finished with exactly 233 yards on the wet and muddy afternoon. They also combined for 11 fumbles – seven by Delaware Valley – with two losses (both by the Aggies). Isgro was 13-for-30 for 118 yards in the air and he also rushed for 45 yards in 12 carries. Cook lugged the ball 14 times for 47 yards and the lone score. Kyle Gesswein and Zach McCann had eight tackles apiece to pace the defense.

Dwyer finished 12-for-20 for 131 yards for the Warriors. Josh Kleinfelter carried the ball 21 times for 75 yards and added another 41 yards on three receptions. Ben Rosa notched six tackles and a sack in the win.