Postgame Notes: Richmond 28, Villanova 17

Postgame Notes: Richmond 28, Villanova 17

Team Notes

The victory against Villanova snapped a three-game losing streak versus the Wildcats and was the first in Villanova since October 28, 2000. (Richmond defeated Villanova, 28-18).
The Spiders did not allow a sack against the Wildcats and have allowed just one all season - which is tied for the national FCS lead.
Richmond has won its first two CAA conference games on the road for the first time since 2009.
Richmond out-scored Villanova, 7-0, in the third quarter and have now outscored its opponents this season in the third stanza, 61-14.
Richmond's 28-17 victory over Villanova Saturday was the Spiders' 10^th in the series.

Player Notes

DB Rodney Barnes blocked a punt for the first time since DB DeShawn Holmes blocked a punt on 10/22/11 vs. Maine.
FB Kendall Gaskins 1-yd TD run was his sixth this season and 28^th of his career.
Gaskins' 28 career touchdowns rank fourth all-time.
QB John Laub recorded a career-high 20 carries for a career-best 79 yards. Laub rushed for a game-long 14-yard gain. Laub also rushed for a touchdown.
Laub threw for 19-of-34 for 233 yards and one touchdown.
WR Stephen Barnette reeled in five catches for career-high 110 yards, marking his first career 100-yd game.
The five catches for Barnette also matches his career high.
DB Darryl Hamilton recorded his first interception of the season, third of his career.
DL Evan Kelley registered a career-best 1.5 sacks.

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