ITHACA, NY - The Pioneer football team fell to 22nd-ranked Ithaca College by a 49-0 score on Saturday at Butterfield Stadium in Ithaca, NY. The Utica setback moved the team's overall record to 1-7 on the year, while Ithaca improved to 6-1 and clinched the Empire 8 conference title.

The lopsided Bomber victory was highlighted by Pete Celebre's 65 yards rushing and two touchdowns, and Josh Felicetti's 143 yards of passing and two touchdown deliveries to Jeff Welch (26-yard) and Jamie Free (9-yard).

The Utica offensive effort was led by sophomore running back Chad Clark (Cambridge, NY/Cambridge), who took 16 carries for 50 yards, and junior tight end Brian Barth (Greene, NY/Greene Central), who collected a team-high four receptions for 49 yards.

Senior Adam Luciano (Mechanicville, NY/Mechanicville) and freshman Nick Martin (Rome, NY/Rome Free Academy) again shared time at the quarterback position for UC. The two combined to maneuver the Utica offense to 18 first downs, which included successfully converting 3-of-4 fourth down opportunities, and nearly a 10-minute advantage in time of possession. Luciano finished the afternoon with 98 yards passing, having completed 11 of 24 attempts, while Martin threw for 89 yards, completing 10 of 25 attempts.

Senior linebacker Anthony Venturino (Utica, NY/DeSales) tallied 10 tackles to pace the Pioneer defense, while senior defensive lineman Bryon George (Geneva, NY/Midlakes) added four tackles, including two sacks and one forced fumble.

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