Meitz throws 3 TD passes, Bailey adds 157 yards receiving as Stetson routs NAIA's Ave Maria 41-3
DELAND, Fla. -- — Brady Meitz threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns to lead Stetson to a 41-3 rout over NAIA-member Ave Maria on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
It was scoreless after the first quarter and just 6-3 at the break before Stetson scored 35 unanswered points in the second half.
Meitz hit Brayden Miller for an 18-yard touchdown, and his 5-yard scoring throw to Dalton Bailey stretched the Hatters' lead to 20-3 late in the third quarter. Meitz and Bailey connected again for a 22-yard touchdown early in the fourth that made it 34-3.
Meitz completed 26 of 38 passes. Bailey had eight catches for 157 yards.
Daniel Holbrook made field goals from 45 and 33 yards in the second quarter.
James Carlini kicked a 22-yard field goal for the Gyrenes, who generated just 174 yards of offense.
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2024 Pioneer Football League Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Drake | 5-0 | 6-1 |
| Morehead State | 4-1 | 6-3 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 4-1 | 5-4 |
| Dayton | 3-2 | 5-3 |
| Butler | 3-2 | 7-2 |
| San Diego | 3-2 | 5-3 |
| Davidson | 3-3 | 5-4 |
| Presbyterian | 2-4 | 4-6 |
| Valparaiso | 1-3 | 3-5 |
| Stetson | 0-4 | 2-6 |
| Marist | 0-6 | 0-9 |
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