MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - The Wesleyan University football team rushed for over 300 yards and pulled away in the second half in a 41-7 win over Bowdoin on Saturday. The Cardinals, who posted the second-largest margin of victory in the series history, improve to 4-2. Bowdoin falls to 1-5 with the loss.

Shea Dwyer led the Wesleyan attack with 164 yards and a first-half touchdown to give the Cardinals a 7-0 lead. Kevin Hughes took a 25-yard pass from Matt Coyne with 18 seconds left before halftime to give the hosts a 14-0 lead.

Wesleyan proceeded to score four touchdowns in the second half to seal the win. Bowdoin's lone score came from running back Zach Donnarumma, who scampered eight yards to paydirt in the third quarter.

Bowdoin rotated quarterbacks during the game with limited passing success as the combination of junior R.J. Shea and freshman Grant White accounted for only 10 completions in 30 throws for 105 yards.  For the game, Wesleyan held a substantial edge in total yards of 531-207 and a 13-minute advantage in time of possession.

The Polar Bears will begin their CBB competition next weekend when they host Bates College.