| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMU | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| EKU | 7 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 31 |
Morrissey, Carter lead with 2 TDs apiece to get Eastern Kentucky past Robert Morris 31-7
RICHMOND, Ky. -- — Matt Morrissey threw two touchdown passes, Joshua Carter ran for two scores and Eastern Kentucky beat Robert Morris 31-7 on Saturday.
Morrissey was 17-of-29 passing for 265 yards and added 53 yards on the ground. His 57-yard touchdown pass to Dequan Stanley stretched the Colonels' lead to 24-7 late in the third quarter. Morrissey added a 6-yard touchdown strike to Bryant Johnson Jr. early in the fourth.
Carter had a 6-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and added an 18-yarder early in third. Carter finished with 123 yards rushing on 19 carries. Stanley led Eastern Kentucky (4-2) with four catches for 78 yards.
Receiver Shawn Charles tossed a 19-yard touchdown pass to Noah Robinson in the second quarter for Robert Morris (2-3). Robinson finished with 89 yards on nine catches. Anthony Chiccitt completed 18 of 36 passes for 142 yards and threw one interception.
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2024 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 5-1 | 7-6 |
| Duquesne | 5-1 | 8-3 |
| Robert Morris | 4-2 | 7-5 |
| Long Island University | 3-3 | 4-8 |
| Wagner | 2-4 | 4-8 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 2-4 | 4-7 |
| Mercyhurst | 0-0 | 4-7 |
| Stonehill | 0-6 | 1-10 |
2024 United Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Tarleton State | 6-2 | 10-4 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Southern Utah | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| Central Arkansas | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| Austin Peay | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| North Alabama | 3-5 | 3-9 |
| West Georgia | 1-7 | 4-7 |
| Utah Tech | 1-7 | 1-11 |
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