Gaffney, SC- Limestone University's football team improved to 8-3 overall and 7-2 in the South Atlantic Conference on Saturday, Nov. 16, as the Saints handled Mars Hill in a 31-26 victory on Senior Day at Saints Field.
Limestone defeated Mars Hill for the first time at home in program history, the Lions fell to 5-4 overall and 5-3 in the conference.
In the last game of his college career, Dustin Noller almost threw for a season high throwing for 376 yards two yards from his season high.
In the first quarter, both teams battled through the first quarter as both teams went scoreless. Limestone's strong defense kept the Lions tamed through the first, keeping the score at 0-0.
In the second quarter, Jon Gullette from Mars Hill scored a touchdown with a 4-yard run. This play was part of a 7-play, 80-yard drive that took 4 minutes and 8 seconds off the clock, putting the Lions ahead with a score of 6-0.
In the third quarter, Noller threw a 37-yard touchdown pass to Jack Stultz. JB Potts successfully kicked the extra point. This scoring play was part of a 6-play, 58-yard drive that took 2 minutes and 54 seconds, giving Limestone a 7-6 lead.
Gullette scored another touchdown with a 20-yard run. This was part of an 8-play, 66-yard drive that lasted 3 minutes and 34 seconds, putting Mars Hill back in the lead with a score of 12-7.
More action in the third quarter, Potts kicked a 24-yard field goal. This scoring play was part of a 10-play, 59-yard drive that took 3 minutes and 54 seconds, narrowing the score to 12-10 in favor of Mars Hill.
Gullette was the key to the Lions' offense as he scored yet another touchdown with an 11-yard run. Teachey successfully kicked the extra point. This scoring play was a quick one, taking just 17 seconds and covering 11 yards in a single play, extending Mars Hill lead to 19-10.
Preston Lounds scored a touchdown with a 2-yard run. Potts successfully kicked the extra point. This scoring drive consisted of 9 plays, covering 73 yards in 3 minutes and 48 seconds, bringing Limestone closer with a score of 19-17.
Noller was rolling for the Saints as he threw a 59-yard touchdown pass to DJ Black. Potts successfully kicked another extra point. This quick scoring drive took just 49 seconds and covered 66 yards in 2 plays, giving Limestone a 24-19 lead.
Kevin Lalin scored a touchdown with a 10-yard run. Potts had a game as they did not miss the Saints kicking another extra point. This scoring drive consisted of 7 plays, covering 57 yards in 2 minutes and 44 seconds, extending Limestone's lead to 31-19.
Noah Pittman from Mars Hill caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from JR Martin. Teachey successfully kicked the extra point. This scoring drive took 1 minute and 17 seconds, covering 75 yards in 11 plays, bringing the score the final score to 31-26 in favor of Limestone.
