Delaware
Delaware State defense holds off Robert Morris, 14-9
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Coleon Williams recovered a fumbled Robert Morris punt ultimately zone, permitting Delaware State to carry off the Colonials for a 14-9 non-conference win Saturday evening. Defenses have been dominant on each side. Robert Morris was held to simply 240 whole yards; Delaware State managed simply 115.
Marquis Gillis broke free for a 41-yard landing run with 5:05 left within the first quarter, scoring the lone offensive landing for the Hornets (3-2).
Jayson Jenkins capped an 11-play, 61-yard Robert Morris drive to finish the primary half, kicking a 38-yard discipline aim with :11 left.
Delaware State’s Matt Noll kicked a 50-yard punt that the Colonials’ Parker Fetterman fumbled with 1:37 left within the third quarter and Williams recovered for the rating to provide the Hornets a 14-3 lead.
Robert Morris drove 62 yards in 12 performs for a fourth-quarter landing run by Anthony Purge that pulled the Colonials inside 5 factors, 14-9, however the Hornets have been capable of run out the clock.
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