Catawba Routs UVA Wise 41-31 on Road
Catawba College won its third straight road game, beating UVA Wise 41-31 in Wise, Va. to finish its road slate.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football
Catawba College defeated UVA Wise 41-31 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Wise, Va. The win gave Catawba a 5-5 record while UVA Wise fell to 2-8.
Why it matters
The victory capped a three-win road stretch for Catawba and marked the program's first 41-point win in school history. For UVA Wise, the loss extends a difficult season as the team closes out its schedule.
Catawba gained 453 total yards to UVA Wise's 365 and controlled the ball for 42:45. Bennett Galloway carried 30 times for 117 yards and two touchdowns, while Mason Fortune threw for 234 yards and two scores.
The players
Catawba College
Catawba College is a private liberal arts college in Salisbury, North Carolina, that competes in the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Conference.
UVA Wise
The University of Virginia's College at Wise is a public four-year institution in Wise, Virginia, that fields teams in the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Conference.
The details
Catawba ran a balanced attack, producing 200 rushing and 200 passing yards. Aidan Carter forced the game's lone fumble and later stripped a kickoff returner, with Kyle Perry recovering at the UVA Wise 33, and Luke Raykovicz recorded his third career interception.
Timeline
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Catawba defeats UVA Wise 41-31 in Wise, Va.
Saturday, November 14, 2026: Catawba hosts Lenoir-Rhyne for Hall of Fame and Senior Day at Shuford Stadium.
Season Trajectory
The win lifted Catawba to 5-5 and gave it a winning road record across the final stretch of its season. It keeps the program in position to finish strongly before its Senior Day matchup against Lenoir-Rhyne.
Catawba's 5-5 finish keeps its postseason hopes alive heading into the home finale. Fans planning to attend Senior Day can view the schedule at Shuford Stadium on November 14.
The takeaway
Catawba's ability to control possession and move the chains effectively was the decisive factor in this road win. That formula will be tested again when the team returns home for its final regular-season game.
What happens next
Catawba hosts Lenoir-Rhyne for Hall of Fame and Senior Day at Shuford Stadium on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Further reading
Follow more Catawba football coverage for the team's remaining schedule and recent results.
