Sep 17

DIV 3

Lichtman's Big Day, Timely Defense Lead Utica Past Golden Bears

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – In a tightly-contested game, special teams can make a big difference. That statement is especially true in a challenging road game. Kicker Corey Lichtman (Bellemore, NY/Mepham) drilled three field goals through the uprights, and the Pioneers turned in two key stops inside their own ten yard line defensively to provide enough leverage to prevail in a close game. The Pioneers held off a comeback bid by host Western New England to win by a 23-21 score in a non-conference football game at Western New England's Golden Bear Stadium.

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