Colby Football Holds Off Bates for 21-19 Victory

Waterville, Maine – The Mules held off a late comeback from Bates to secure a 21-19 victory Saturday evening at Harold Alfond Stadium. The Mules opened the game with a 15 play, 73 yard drive that consumed nearly 10 minutes of the first quarter. Quarterback Jagger Matera connected with Jack Nye for an eight yard touchdown to give Colby an early 7-0 lead. After Bates narrowed the deficit with a field goal, Matera found Nye again for a 34 yard touchdown, extending Colby’s advantage to 14-3 at halftime. Colby continued its momentum in the third quarter when Antone Moreis scored…