Catamounts cruise to a 35-21 win over Mercer

Karnorris Benson about to receive a 39 yard touchdown pass
      from Terryon Robinson                        

The Catamounts took advantage of two of Mercer’s turnovers as they cruised to a 35-21 victory in their first trip to Mercer University Stadium.

With the victory, the Cats remain tied for first place in the Southern Conference standings with Chattanooga at 3-0 in the season.

In their first offensive drive of the game, Mercer took over on their own 9-yard line. Then on second down, Mercer tailback Alex Lakes was hit and the ball popped loose. Catamount defensive back Jaleel Lorquet scooped it up and returned it 10 yards for for the first touchdown of the game and the Cats never looked back.

Quarterback Troy Mitchell showing flashes of himself before his injury at Presbyterian, connected with Spearman Robinson on three touchdown passes. Mitchell's third touchdown pass, a 42-yarder to Robinson, put the game out of reach for the Catamounts at 35-13, with about 12 minutes remaining. Mitchell finished the game with 13 of 18 passes for 194 yards. Spearman Robinson finished with seven catches for a total of 108 yards.

“Our defense played great all night. They really only gave up seven points all night,” Catamount head coach Mark Speir said after the game. “They created some big turnovers and scored on one.”

The Cats, now 3-0 in conference play, return to Cullowhee next week to meet the Citadel Bulldogs, which lost to Chattanooga today by a final score of 34-14. The Cats and Mocs are currently tied for the league lead.


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