Halftime @ McGuirk

Football
Eli Rosenswaike

Villanova 6, UMass 0

Villanova is without starting quarterback Antwon Young, and backup Chris Whitney has one completion for four yards at halftime. But the Wildcats have the lead, 6-0, as the teams head to the lockerroom.

UMass signal-caller Liam Coen struggled in the first half with his accuracy, completing just 4-of-11 passes for 53 yards. Tailback Matt Lawrence has 47 yards rushing on nine carries.

The story of the first half was the ground game for Villanova. Whitney threw just two times (1-of-2, 4 yards) but gained 32 yards rushing. Matt Dicken was the star of the half, accumulating 90 yards rushing on 14 carries -- good for a 6.4 yard average.

Villanova kicker Joe Marcoux was a perfect 2-for-2 on field goals, connecting from 37 and 27 yards. UMass kicker Chris Koepplin was blocked on his lone attempt of 45 yards.

Villanova has 131 yards rushing, while UMass has 50. The Minutemen hold the edge in the air, gaining 53 yards to Villanova's 4. The Wildcats have dominated the time of possession, 17:09 to 12:51. Both teams are 1-for-6 on third downs.