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NCC Football #2
28
Winner Nassau Community Col NASSAU C 1-0
27
Rochester Community ROCHESTE 0-1
Winner
Nassau Community Col NASSAU C
1-0
28
Final
27
Rochester Community ROCHESTE
0-1
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT F
NASSAU C Nassau Community Col 10 0 3 8 7 28
ROCHESTE Rochester Community 7 7 0 7 6 27

Game Recap: Football |

Football's Thrilling 28-27 Overtime Victory Places Them Ranked #2 Nationally

NCC Football, who entered the season ranked #4 in the nation, pulled off a dramatic 28-27 overtime victory against the #2 ranked Rochester Community and Technical College. The match up, held in Cleveland, Ohio, was a thrilling season opener.

How It Happened:

The Lions made an early statement with a 40-yard field goal from Igor Rzasa at 11:39 in the first quarter, putting Nassau ahead 3-0. The defense followed suit as Chad Case intercepted a pass and returned it 11 yards for a touchdown, extending the lead to 10-0 with Rzasa's successful extra point.

Rochester answered with a pivotal play with a picked off a pass and returned it 75 yards for a touchdown, closing the gap to 10-7. Rochester then took a 14-10 lead with a 78-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter.

In the third quarter, Nassau cut Rochester's lead to 13-14 with another field goal from Rzasa. The fourth quarter saw Jared Alexander score on a 3-yard run, and Prince Perry's 2-point conversion pass to Elijah Porter gave Nassau a 21-14 lead. Rochester tied the game at 21-21 with a 38-yard touchdown pass.

In overtime, Rochester briefly took the lead with a 3-yard touchdown run, but their extra point attempt was missed, putting them ahead 27-21. Nassau responded with a determined drive, and Jayden Taylor scored on a 3-yard run. Igor Rzasa's successful extra point secured the 28-27 win for Nassau.

Notable Performances:

  • Jayden Taylor: Passed for 121 yards and scored the game-winning touchdown on a 3-yard run.
  • Eriq Harris: Rushed for 163 yards on 23 carries, proving instrumental on the ground.
  • Igor Rzasa: Made two crucial field goals and the game-winning extra point.

Defensive Standouts:

  • Chad Case: Recorded a key interception return for a touchdown.
  • Leonardo Lopez: Led the defense with 11 total tackles and a sack.

Up Next:

Nassau Community College will be on the road for their next game against Navy Prep in Newport, RI. The match up is set for September 7 at 2:30 PM. As the #2 ranked team in the nation, Nassau is eager to build on their momentum and continue their strong start to the season.

Stay updated with Nassau athletics for live updates and follow the Lions on Instagram and X at @lionsncc for the latest news. For more game highlights and stats, visit nassaulions.com.

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