PENSACOLA, Fla. — The University of West Alabama Football team fell to Division I, West Florida, 37-3 on Saturday.
West Alabama (5-2) was held to six first downs and 29 total yards in their loss to West Florida (4-2).
The Argonauts finished with 528 total yards, including 329 rushing, and held the ball for 37:36 compared to 22:24 for UWA. The Tigers defense played well early on, recording an interception and a fumble recovery.
UWA was held without a first down in the first quarter, finishing with minus-9 rushing yards and seven passing yards while going 0-for-3 on third down. The Argonauts controlled more of the production with 99 rushing yards, 30 passing yards and 9:47 of possession, though Issaiah Parrish's interception and 20-yard return stopped the opening drive before Ty'Ray Davis' 8-yard touchdown run helped send the Argonauts into the second quarter ahead 6-0.
The Argonauts outscored the Tigers 17-0 in the second quarter, adding a 30-yard field goal and two rushing touchdowns to move ahead 23-0. West Alabama was limited to 30 total yards in the quarter, while the Argonauts rushed for 84 yards and passed for 70 despite committing six penalties for 60 yards.
West Florida continued to pull ahead in the second half. The Argonauts did most of their damage on the ground with 99 rushing yards, went 3-for-4 on third down and added Davis' 9-yard touchdown pass to Tyshon Mansell to carry a 30-0 lead into the fourth quarter.
West Alabama was able to get on the board in the fourth quarter with a 43-yard Field Goal from Elijah Guyton, but West Florida would go on to win, 37-3.
The Tigers will be on the road next Saturday, traveling to Cleveland, MS for a matchup with Delta State.
