Wilson runs for 2 second-half touchdowns as Western Carolina rallies past Citadel 14-10

Western Carolina rallies past Citadel 14-10

CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Dion Wilson ran for two touchdowns in the second half and Western Carolina beat Citadel 14-10 on Saturday.

Wilson scored on a 1-yard run in the third quarter as the Catamounts (1-5, 1-3 Southern Conference) pulled to within 10-7, then scored the game-winner early in the fourth on a 5-yard run.

The Bulldogs (2-4, 0-3) missed two field goals in the second half and turned the ball over on downs twice in the fourth quarter.

After Wilson’s second score gave the Catamounts a 14-10 lead, the Bulldogs turned the ball over at the Catamounts 36.

On the Bulldogs’ next possession, Bart Blanchard’s pass fell incomplete on fourth-and-3 from the Catamounts’ 15-yard-line with two seconds remaining.

Blanchard went 9-for-11 for 94 yards for the Bulldogs, including a 3-yard touchdown pass to Andre Roberts in the second quarter.