FAIRMONT — The Wheeling University football team opened up their Mountain East Conference schedule against Fairmont State, and started out with a 35-28 win.

The Cardinals (2-2, 1-0 MEC) would score 20 points in the third quarter, and it was enough to lead them to their second straigth victory.

It was the rushing attack that led the way, with the Cardinals rushing for a season-high 297 yards on the ground. Leading the way was O’Marion Taylor, who carried the ball seven times for 72 yards and a touchdown.

Ade Olanegan would continue his strong start, finishing 14-24, throwing for 159 yards and three touchdowns thrown to three different receivers. His top target was Jordan Kaiser, who finished with six catches for 88 yards and a touchdown.

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