WEST HAVEN, Conn. - The visiting Western Connecticut State University took on the University of New Haven Chargers, which has announced its transition from NCAA Division II to Division I in the spring, in football action this afternoon at Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium.  The Wolves trailed, 42-0, at halftime and finished the day with their first setback of the season, 69-0, and fell to 4-1.  New Haven improves to 4-3.  WestConn hosts Lycoming next on October 18 as part of the school homecoming festivities next weekend.  Senior LB Justin Ingebrigtsen (Stratford, Conn.) was WestConn's top performer with eight tackles (seven solo) and one for a loss.

WestConn punted on its first four drives but surrendered touchdowns on New Haven's first four drives to fall behind, 28-0, early in the second quarter.  The Chargers intercepted WestConn junior QB Dylan Jackson (Monroe, Conn.) to set up its fifth score with 6:39 left in the first half, and New Haven scored once more before the break.  The second half was similarly dominated by the home squad, as QB AJ Duffy finished with 354 yards passing and four touchdowns and Jalen Smith had 175 rushing yards one score.

Jackson and classmate Matt Xiques (Beachwood, N.J.) combined for just over 100 passing yards for the Wolves and junior S Ryan Rondeau (Carmel, N.Y.) tied Ingebrigtsen with a team-high eight tackles.  WestConn junior LN Jandiel Jimenez (Yonkers, N.Y.) added seven tackles senior DB Mike DeFelice (New Windsor, N.Y.) had three tackles and a pass breakup.