Result: NCC (4-4) 23, Hudson Valley (5-4) 7
When: October 28, 2023
Where: Garden City, N.Y.
Top performers
- Freshman quarterback Yarden Gazit completed 10 of 26 passes and threw for 147 yards and one touchdown. He also went for 75 rushing yards and scored a 37-yard touchdown.
- Freshman running back Kevon Hall gained 85 yards and netted 82 yards on 22 rushing attempts.
- Freshman wide receiver Andre Mottas scored a 22-yard touchdown and sophomore Rayshion Bien-Aise collected 67 receiving yards.
- Sophomore kicker Thomas Zabransky completed a 32-yard field-goal attempt.
How it happened
- Zabransky's 32-yard field goal at 10:12 of the first quarter gave the Lions an early 3-0 lead.
- Mottas' touchdown with 2:44 to play in the first half ensured the hosts went into halftime ahead 10-0.
- After a Hudson Valley touchdown in the third quarter (10-7), the Lions posted 14 points in the fourth frame via Gazit (37 yards) and freshman Zachary Mithcell (3 yards) to secure a 23-7 victory.
Notes
- NCC compiled 168 rushing yards while limiting Hudson Valley to 64.
- Homecoming festivities took place prior to the contest and during halftime. Current student-athletes, faculty, and staff were honored for their contributions to the institution.
Up next: The Lions return to action on Saturday, Nov. 4, when they visit Louisburg College. Kick-off is set for 3 p.m. at TC Williams in Alexandria, VA.
