BEAVER FALLS, Pa. – The Geneva College football fell down early to Case Western Reserve on Saturday afternoon, and despite a big day from sophomore running back Landon Smith, the Golden Tornadoes lost on Homecoming, 56-14. 

Things started poorly for the Golden Tornadoes, who had two early fumbles and blocked punt.  That set up the potent Spartan offense with short fields, and Case Western took advantage by jumping ahead 28-0 in the first quarter behind the passing of quarterback Alex Fromberg.

Smith got Geneva on the board with a big play as the first quarter was winding down, taking a pitch from sophomore quarterback Caleb Romano and sprinting around the edge for a 61-yard touchdown run.  However, the Golden Tornadoes defense couldn't slow down the Spartan passing game and Case Western went into the break with a 49-7 lead.

Both teams scored one touchdown in the second half, with Smith again coming up with the big play.  This time he hauled in a deep pass from Romano behind the Spartan defense, and he raced the rest of the way for a 60-yard touchdown reception, which wrapped up the scoring.

Smith finished with 100 yards rushing on the ground, on just seven carries.  As a team Geneva netted 199 yards rushing and finished with 314 yards of total offense, with Smith accounting for almost half that total with 160 yards combined in rushing and receiving.  Case Western Reserve finished with 477 yards of total offense.

Smith's older brother, senior safety Cameron Smith, lead the defense with seven total tackles.  Junior Reed Gordon and sophomore Ryan Clark each finished with six tackles apiece.

Geneva will head back onto the road next week for a 1:00 p.m. showdown at Saint Vincent College.