Wesley College’s football team is moving on in the NCAA Division III tournament.
The Wolverines, ranked 13th in the nation, pulled away late in a 45-27 first round win over Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Saturday in Dover.
Wesley trailed 27-24 in the third quarter, then rattled off 21 unanswered points to post its 13th straight opening round NCAA playoff victory.
The 10-1 Wolverines were led by wide receiver Alex Kemp, who caught 11 passes for 149 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 90 yards and one score.
Wesley will visit Brockport for a second round game this Saturday at noon.
Brockport won its first round game easily, trouncing Plymouth State 66-nothing.
