Watkins scores second TD in last minute, lifts Towson over Rhode Island 31-30
TOWSON, Md. -- — Christopher Watkins scored his second touchdown, a 12-yard burst, with 41 seconds left to lift Towson to a 31-30 win over Rhode Island to close the regular season on Saturday.
Watkins broke a tackle in the backfield and another inside the 5 for the winner. The 2-point conversion failed but time ran out for the Rams on a 29-yard competition that only got them to the Towson 30.
Nathan Kent threw for 188 of the 226 passing yards and a touchdown for the Tigers (5-6, 4-4 Coastal Athletic Association). Backup quarterback Sean Brown directed the game-winning drive, scrambling for 12 yards to the Rhode Island 12 on a fourth down. Watkins finished with 77 yards and Devin Matthews added a rushing touchdown. Carter Runyon had three catches for 103 yards, including a 12-yard TD.
Kasim Hill was 23-of-36 for 359 yards and a touchdown with an interception for the Rams (6-5, 4-4). Marquis Buchanan had a touchdown among his nine receptions for 130 yards. Kahtero Summers had seven receptions for 163 yards. Ja'Den McKenzie had 143 yards rushing and two touchdowns.
Buchanan's 43-yard reception and a 10-yard run by McKenzie had the Rams up 14-6 after Brockman Wallace returned a fumble 70 yards to put Towson up 6-0.
Watkins had a 43-yard touchdown run sandwiched between a pair of Rhode Island field goals in the second quarter and the Rams led 20-12 at the half.
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FBC--Rhode Island-Towson
Game Information
2024 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
Team | CONF | OVR |
---|---|---|
Rhode Island | 5-0 | 8-1 |
Richmond | 5-0 | 7-2 |
Villanova | 4-1 | 7-2 |
Delaware | 4-1 | 7-1 |
Stony Brook | 4-1 | 7-2 |
William & Mary | 3-2 | 6-3 |
New Hampshire | 3-2 | 5-4 |
Towson | 2-3 | 4-5 |
Hampton | 2-3 | 5-4 |
Monmouth | 2-3 | 4-5 |
Maine | 2-3 | 4-5 |
Elon | 2-3 | 3-6 |
Campbell | 1-4 | 3-6 |
UAlbany | 1-4 | 3-6 |
Bryant | 0-5 | 2-7 |
North Carolina A&T | 0-5 | 1-8 |