The University of Saint Mary Spires football team secured an exciting 48-19 victory against the Avila Eagles in a beautiful Saturday afternoon match up in Kansas City.

The game commenced with a balanced first half, concluding with a 6-6 tie at halftime. However, momentum shifted dramatically in the second half as the Spires came out swinging. Kameron Smith was a standout leader, delivering three rushing touchdowns that were crucial in establishing and maintaining a sizeable lead. Michael Gazzana and Erick Covington connected on a huge play with a 68-yard touchdown pass, bolstering the team's confidence.

Defensively, the Spires were equally impressive. Michael Graham turned the game's tide with an interception return for a touchdown. Cameron Walton's fumble recovery for a touchdown further exemplified the team's defensive capabilities. In the fourth quarter, Demarkus McCoy capped the scoring with a rushing touchdown, sealing the victory for USM.

Additional noteworthy contributions came from Zakary Rocha, who returned kicks for a total of 49 yards, and Delvin Lewis, who added 31 receiving yards to the game's tally. Erick Covington's role as quarterback was pivotal, as he threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns.

Looking ahead, the Spires are set to host Bethel College on Saturday, September 27th at Berkel Memorial Stadium with a 1:00 p.m. kick off.