FINDLAY, Ohio - The Lake Erie College football team concluded the road part of its schedule Saturday afternoon, falling to the 10th-ranked University of Findlay Oilers, 54-6.
Findlay opened the scoring with a pair of first-quarter rushing touchdowns to take a 14-0 advantage. Lake Erie responded late in the opening quarter when
Hunter Newell connected with
Dalen Stovall on a 45-yard touchdown pass. The scoring connection capped an eight-play, 70-yard drive and brought the Storm within eight points at 14-6.
The Oilers answered quickly, however, scoring twice in the opening 3:30 of the second quarter to extend their advantage to 28-6 heading into halftime. Findlay continued to build its lead in the second half, adding two more touchdowns in the third quarter before tacking on a field goal, a 77-yard punt return touchdown and a safety in the fourth to secure the 54-6 victory.
Newell finished the afternoon completing 16 of 34 passes for 183 yards and a touchdown. Stovall led the Storm receiving corps with three catches for 90 yards, including the 45-yard touchdown reception.
Tyleik Maxwell added six receptions for 57 yards, while
Gideon Tafari-Thompson hauled in two passes for 18 yards.
On the ground,
Hakeem Quran paced the Lake Erie rushing attack with 59 yards on 14 carries.
Julian Means-Flewellen added 14 yards on eight attempts.
Defensively,
Kemari Ward led the Storm with 11 total tackles, including seven solo stops.
Ray-Mond Smith recorded eight tackles and added a sack, while
Quinterrius Jemison finished with five tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
Jaiden Coriano also contributed an interception and a pass breakup.
The Storm conclude the 2026 season next week at home with a 2 p.m. conference clash against Tiffin.
