The Wildcats jumped out to a 13-3 lead in the first quarter and took a 16-10 advantage into halftime behind three interceptions by Elon quarterback Elijah Guttman. Elon pulled within three points twice in the second half, but New Hampshire answered each time.
Elon freshman Kamerin McDowell-Moore delivered a huge performance in the loss, rushing for 273 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries. New Hampshire quarterback Brooks Bentley finished 26-of-34 for 301 yards and two touchdowns.
Elon had one final opportunity to tie the game in the closing seconds, but the Phoenix could not complete the comeback as New Hampshire secured the 30-23 win…