Gaffney, SC- Limestone University's football team improved to 7-3 overall and 6-2 in the South Atlantic Conference on Saturday, Nov. 6, as the Saints rolled past Barton 40-26 at Saints Field. 
Limestone tamed the Bulldogs, who fell to 3-7 overall and 2-6 in the conference. 
The starting quarterback Dustin Noller  kept things rolling on the field as he threw for 310 yards and three touchdowns as the offense was rolling on all-cylinders.  
In the first quarter, with 13:46 remaining, Limestone's DJ Black caught a 60-yard touchdown pass from Noller. This impressive play took just two plays to cover 62 yards, resulting in Limestone taking an early lead with a score of 6-0. 
Limestone kept things rolling in the first quarter, with 4:51 remaining, Limestone's Daniel Deneen Jr. successfully kicked a 43-yard field goal. This scoring drive was a methodical one, taking 14 plays to cover 64 yards and consuming 5 minutes and 24 seconds of game time. This field goal extended Limestone's led to 9-0. 
In the second quarter, Jackson Parrish of Barton scored a touchdown with a 1-yard run. This capped off an impressive drive that spanned 83 yards over 11 plays and took 4 minutes and 39 seconds off the clock. This touchdown brought Barton closer to Limestone, making the score 9-6 in favor of Limestone. 
Parrish of Barton scored his second touchdown of the game with another 1-yard run. This drive was quick and efficient, covering 71 yards in just 4 plays and taking 1 minute and 38 seconds off the clock. Andrew Bontekoe successfully kicked the extra point, giving Barton a 13-9 lead over Limestone. 
Limestone's Black caught a one handed 36-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Noller. This explosive play was part of a quick drive that covered 80 yards in just 3 plays and took only 28 seconds. Deneen Jr. successfully kicked the extra point, putting Limestone back in the lead with a score of 16-13. 
In the start of the second half Parrish scored a touchdown with a 19-yard run. This drive was well-executed, covering 80 yards in 7 plays and taking 3 minutes and 52 seconds off the clock. Andrew Bontekoe successfully kicked the extra point, giving Barton a 20-16 lead over Limestone. 
In the third quarter, with 50 seconds remaining, Limestone's Kevin Lalin scored a touchdown with a 4-yard run. This impressive drive was methodical and sustained, covering 87 yards in 16 plays and consuming 9 minutes and 26 seconds of game time. Deneen Jr. successfully kicked the extra point, putting Limestone back in the lead with a score of 23-20.  
In the fourth quarter, Parrish scored a touchdown with a 4-yard run. This drive was efficient, covering 75 yards in 7 plays and taking 3 minutes and 51 seconds off the clock. The touchdown put the Bulldogs ahead with a score of 26-23 over Limestone. 
Alonzo Johnson made a significant play by returning a blocked PAT (point after touchdown) attempt for a 2-point conversion. This rare and exciting play brought Limestone closer to Barton, making the score 26-25 in favor of Barton. 
Lalin kept attacking the Bulldogs' defense and scored a touchdown with a 4-yard run. This drive was quick and effective, covering 62 yards in 5 plays and taking just 1 minute and 47 seconds off the clock. Instead of kicking the extra point, Limestone opted for a two-point conversion, successfully executed by Preston Lounds. This extended Limestone's led to 33-26 over Barton. 
Limestone's Mikey Jones caught an 8-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Noller. This scoring drive covered 22 yards in 4 plays and took 2 minutes and 16 seconds off the clock. Deneen Jr. successfully kicked the extra point, extending Limestone's led to 40-26 over Barton.  
 
Up Next: Football will wrap up their regular season at home November 16^th at 12:00 PM against Mars Hill.