David Avit, Isaiah Ragland lead ground game, score 3 TDs and Villanova defeats Long Island 24-10

By The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — David Avit ran for 160 yards and scored once, Isaiah Ragland added two rushing touchdowns and Villanova defeated Long Island 24-10. On defense, the Wildcats allowed just 176 yards and 10 first downs. Ragland scored on runs of 12 and 1 yards, Avit ran in from 5 yards and Villanova built a 24-0 lead one play into the fourth quarter. Pat Bowen had a 25-yard run for Long Island’s only touchdown. Villanova’s Connor Watkins was 10-of-18 passing for 128 yards. The Wildcats added 264 yards on the ground.