Football falls short to WPI in defensive battle

WORCESTER, Mass. — The Husson University football put together a pair of lengthy fourth-quarter drives with a chance to take the lead, but the Eagles came up just short in a 13-7 non-conference loss to Worcester Polytechnic Institute on Saturday afternoon at H. Carr Field. Husson (0-3) outgained WPI 304-220 and held the Engineers to just 24 rushing yards, but WPI used two field goals and a defensive touchdown in the second quarter to build a 13-0 advantage. The Eagles finished with 204 yards through the air and 100 on the ground while controlling possession for 34:17. After a scoreless…