Football Posts 56-22 Victory at Fitchburg State on Saturday

FITCHBURG, Mass. – Powered by a strong rushing effort and solid defense, the UMass Dartmouth football team posted a 56-22 win at Fitchburg State in Massachusetts Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action on Saturday afternoon. The Corsairs move to 1-1 overall and are now 1-0 in the conference standings. Senior quarterback JC Petrongolo threw for two touchdowns on the afternoon, while rookie rusher Jayson Dyer carried the ball nine times for a collegiate-best 160 yards gained. He ran in two touchdowns, including a long of 65. Senior captain and running back Mekhi Wilson completed the outstanding effort on the ground, amassing…