Posted: Nov 07, 2025
Ithaca, N.Y. - The St. Thomas Aquinas College Sprint Football team snapped its five-game losing streak, holding on for an 18-17 victory over Cornell University on Friday evening at Schoellkopf Field.
STAC moves to 2-5 overall and evens its CSFL North record at 2-2, while Cornell falls to 0-7 and 0-4.
STAC HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES
- Damari Hamilton led the Spartans' offense with 21 rushing attempts totaling 130 yards and a score. His run went for 54 yards.
- Aaron Cruz caught just one pass for 76 yards, but it also resulted in a touchdown for the maroon and gold.
- Starting quarterback Tynez Harp completed 6 of 15 passes, for 161 yards, while throwing for a touchdown.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Brandon Jimenez recorded 14 tackles (11 solo, 3 assist), while Ethan Hence (5 solo, 2 assist) and Luigi Biondolillo (5 solo, 2 assist) made seven stops apiece.
- Biondolillo and teammate Ibrahim Conteh picked off Big Red QB Kyle Melkonian, with Conteh returning his interception 24 yards for a touchdown.
- Meanwhile, Daniel Cruz III and Damian Aviles forced a Cornell fumble apiece, as the defense corps also broke up four passes.
- Kicker Andrew Stosko went 0-for-1 on both field goal and extra point attempts, with both blocked by Cornell.
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Quarter
- STAC (6-0) - RB Damari Hamilton 2 yard rushing touchdown (2pt Conversion Pass by Aaron Cruz Failed).
- Cornell (7-6) - LB Thomas Shegogue punt block & return for touchdown (Sumner Roberts Kick Good).
Second Quarter
- Cornell (14-6) - DB Kruz Meier 14 yard rushing touchdown (Sumner Roberts Kick Good).
- STAC (12-14) - WR Aaron Cruz 76 yard touchdown reception from QB Tynez Harp (2pt Conversion Pass by Tynez Harp Failed).
- STAC (18-14) - DE Ibrahim Conteh 24 yard interception return for touchdown (Andrew Stosko Kick Blocked).
Third Quarter
- No Scoring.
Fourth Quarter
- Cornell (18-17) - Sumner Roberts 36 yard Field Goal.
UP NEXT
STAC closes its 2025 campaign on Friday, November 14 against Chestnut Hill College at the Torne Valley Sports Complex. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. with Senior Night festivities preceding the matchup.