Wagner eases by Virginia Lynchburg 46-7 for the Seahawks' first season-opening win since 2018

Updated Aug. 31, 2024 3:19 p.m. ET

Associated Press

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (AP) — Jake Cady threw for three touchdowns, Damien Mazil added 135 yards passing and another touchdown, and Wagner eased by Virginia Lynchburg 46-7 on Saturday for the Seahawks' first season-opening win since 2018.

Wagner scored on the second play from scrimmage and cruised from there. Jaylen Bonelli made a 20-yard touchdown grab on fourth down for a 14-0 lead, and Wagner added a safety and a field goal later in the first quarter for a 19-0 lead.

After Virginia Lynchburg pulled within 19-7, Cady led Wagner on two straight scoring drives. He connected with Bonelli from 28-yards out and Sekou Kamau from the 4 for a 32-7 halftime lead.

Cady added a 32-yard connection with Teree McDonald in the third.

Bonelli, who became the second Seahawk to win NEC offensive rookie of the year last season, finished with four catches for 106 yards and two touchdowns. Last season, Bonelli led Wagner with 40 receptions for 627 yards and four touchdowns.

Matthew Jenks was 16 of 24 for 155 yards with one touchdown and one interception for Virginia Lynchburg, a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA).

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