Furman Defeats Western Carolina, 33-14

Furman is 2-0 in SoCon

By: AP | News Channel 7
Published: September 27, 2009

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CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) -
Jordan Sorrells threw for 225 yards and a
touchdown and Matthew Cesari kicked four field goals to lead Furman
in a 33-14 win over Western Carolina on Saturday night.

Sorrells was 22-for-35 passing and added 33 rushing yards for
the Paladins (3-1, 1-0 Southern Conference). Cesari kicked field
goals of 24, 34, 31 and 36 yards. Jerodis Williams rushed for 55
yards and a touchdown, while Tersoo Uhaa added 49 yards on the
ground and a score.

Furman jumped out to a 20-0 lead in the first half on Uhaa's
1-yard run, Williams' 3-yard score and a pair of Cesari field
goals. The Paladins extended their lead to 30-7 with Cesari's third
field goal and Sorrells' 8-yard TD pass to Chris Truss. Cesari's
final kick sealed the win for Furman.

Dion Wilson led the Catamounts (0-4, 0-1) with 68 yards rushing
and a touchdown.

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