UC Bearcats stop WVU Mountaineers run game, but get exploited in air
Cincinnati Bearcats, West Virginia Mountaineers came into Saturday with big run games. The game featured more throwing in the end.
MORGANTOWN, WV – Cincinnati's Bearcats came to West Virginia prepared to stop the Mountaineers' potent offense, consisting of quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. and running back Cam Cook. Despite Hawkins and Cook amassing a combined 1,465 yards, Cincinnati managed to keep up the pressure. Hawkins, who had never thrown for 300 yards, completed 464 yards and three touchdowns, while Cook registered 40 yards.
With the Mountaineers pinned at the 1-yard line, Cincinnati looked poised for a possible comeback. However, a 41-yard touchdown reception by Prince Strachan later in the game proved costly. West Virginia's Jack Cassidy sealed the victory with a 35-yard field goal. UC's head coach, Scott Satterfield, lamented not tackling better, while UC linebacker Jonathan Thompson expressed disappointment in not making enough plays.
The Bearcats had six leads throughout the game, but Jack Cassidy's field goal ultimately secured the win for West Virginia. Cincinnati must regroup and prepare for their next matchup against Texas Tech on October 24.
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