{
  "id": 4084100,
  "title": "William & Mary scores 13 points in final minute to beat Villanova 35-32 in season opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/william-mary-scores-13-points-in-final-minute-to-beat-villanova-35-32",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T02:15:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/08/28/william-mary-scores-13-points-in-final-minute-to-beat-villanova-35-32-in-season-opener"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Villanova fell to William & Mary 35-32 in a thrilling Patriot League season opener, with Max Lipinski scoring the game-winning 45-yard field goal with just seconds left on the clock. The Tribe dominated the final minute, scoring 13 points to clinch the victory. Cade Ellis' interception return set the stage for Winston Watkins' 37-yard touchdown pass to Kai Austin, tying the game at 22-22 with 22 seconds remaining. Pat McQuaide then connected with Brandon Binkowski on an 8-yard TD pass and a two-point conversion, extending the Wildcats' lead to 30-22 with just over three minutes left. Isaiah Ragland's 37-yard run extended the Tribe's advantage to 32-22 with 2:43 on the clock before Villanova's final drive ended in defeat. This marked Villanova's first season opener since head coach Mark Ferrante took over, while William & Mary made their return from the Coastal Athletic Association.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "William & Mary won 35-32 against Villanova in season opener",
    "Max Lipinski scored game-winning 45-yard field goal in final minute",
    "Villanova's first season opener since Mark Ferrante became head coach"
  ],
  "editors_take": "William & Mary's dramatic comeback in the final minute signals a strong start for the team under its new league affiliation, while Villanova faces challenges under its new head coach.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "William & Mary Rallies in Final Seconds, Stuns Villanova at the Buzzer in Opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/william-mary-rallies-in-final-seconds-stuns-villanova-at-the-buzzer",
        "published": "2026-08-29T02:35:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}