Albany Defeats Campbell 45-35 as Defense Scores Twice

Albany defeated Campbell 45-35 on Saturday, fueled by two touchdown passes from Kai Colón and two defensive scores. The victory lifts the Great Danes to 6-3 overall and 4-1 in the Coastal Athletic Association, while the Fighting Camels fall to 7-2 and 4-1.

Dillon Dunathan Opens Scoring With Fumble Return

The Great Danes took an early lead when Dillon Dunathan returned a fumble 77 yards for a touchdown. A second Campbell fumble recovery later in the first quarter set up a 14-yard touchdown run by Colón, extending Albany’s lead to 14-7. Running back Rahshan La Mons then added a 63-yard touchdown run, pushing the advantage to 21-7 before the end of the opening quarter.

Campbell responded in the second quarter by narrowing the deficit, but Albany maintained a 31-21 lead at halftime.

Jamari Young Intercepts Pass to Extend Albany Lead

Albany pushed its lead to 38-21 in the third quarter when defensive back Jamari Young intercepted a pass from Kamden Sixkiller and returned it 25 yards for a touchdown. Sixkiller answered later in the quarter with a 27-yard touchdown pass to Chinua Ezeigbo. Campbell cut the margin further early in the fourth quarter when JJ Cowan scored on a 41-yard touchdown run, making it a 38-35 game.

The Albany defense stiffened over the final minutes, forcing a punt and two turnovers on downs. Colón then connected with BJ Norman on a 16-yard touchdown pass to seal the win.

Colón finished with 214 passing yards, while Norman recorded 99 yards on eight receptions. La Mons contributed 119 yards rushing for Albany. Defensive lineman Shawan Lewis added 3.5 sacks, bringing his season total to 9.5. For Campbell, Sixkiller threw for 271 yards, Ezeigbo totaled 110 receiving yards, and Cowan rushed for 97 yards and three touchdowns.

Upcoming Matchups on Saturday

Campbell returns home to face Stony Brook next Saturday. Albany hits the road to play Bryant next Saturday.