CORTLAND, N.Y. – Football was on the road to Cortland, falling to the Red Dragons 55-3.
Hartwick opened the game with a pair of promising drives, but Cortland struck first with a touchdown midway through the opening quarter. The Red Dragons added two more scores in the second quarter to take a 20-0 lead into halftime.
The Hawks continued to compete on both sides of the ball coming out of halftime, but Cortland added three touchdowns in the third quarter to extend their advantage. Hartwick's defense continued to apply pressure, with
Billy O'Connor (Ballston Spa, N.Y.) recording six tackles, including a sack for a six-yard loss, while also forcing a fumble.
Lincoln Lynch (Ilion, N.Y.) added eight tackles and a pass breakup, while
Liam Gallagher (Monroe, N.Y.) finished with seven tackles.
Hartwick's defense also came up with a pair of takeaways.
Tyler Slomka (Dallas, Tex.) intercepted Cortland's quarterback in the second half, while
Robert Kennedy (Hastings-On-Hudson, N.Y.) recovered a fumble forced on a sack by O'Connor.
On special teams,
Jayden Miller (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.) averaged 38.2 yards on nine punts, including a long of 57 yards.
Landon Smith (La Plata, Md.) provided Hartwick's lone points of the afternoon, connecting on a 31-yard field goal with 12 seconds remaining.
About Hartwick College:
Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.
