CLAREMONT, CA — The University of La Verne Leopards fell to the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens, 24-6, despite a 100-yard performance from receiver Jimmy Rumsey.
The Leopards' lone score came early in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Brian Rudden started the drive with a 16-yard pass to Jaden Beals, followed by an 11-yard and 9-yard connection to Jimmy Rumsey. The air raid continued when Tyson Walter hauled in a 10-yard grab. To cap off the drive, Rumsey streaked down the right sideline, snagged the ball out of midair and got a foot down in bounds before falling into the end zone for a 22-yard score.
Rumsey was dominant on Saturday night, adding to his program-leading totals. The senior hauled in nine passes for a game-high 104 receiving yards, including a touchdown. Rumsey was accompanied by Noah Allen with 2 catches for 36 yards, while Tyson Walter added 3 receptions for 25 yards. Rudden saw the majority of the action as the quarterback, going for 179 yards on 17 completions.
The Leopard rushing attack was led by Tyler McCown, who carried the ball 15 times for 42 yards, while Jordan Hernandez added 25 yards on 7 carries, producing the longest run of the night at 16 yards.
On defense, Jomar Brown and Brooklyn Pasten each recorded 8 total tackles, with Brown posting a team-high 7 solo takedowns and Pasten adding 0.5 tackles for loss. Kaleb Harrison contributed 7 tackles, while Brak Hill totaled 6 wrap-ups and made a significant impact with 2 tackles for loss totaling 17 yards and a forced fumble. Salvatore Felice added 6 tackles, while Devin Martin recorded 5 tackles, including 0.5 tackles for loss, and intercepted one pass for 4 yards.
With this loss, the Leopards now sit at 2-2 on the season and will return home to take on CMS this Saturday, October 10th. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 P.M.
