| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Morris | 4-0 | 5-3 |
| Duquesne | 3-0 | 5-2 |
| Wagner | 2-1 | 4-5 |
| Central Connecticut | 2-1 | 3-5 |
| Long Island University | 2-2 | 2-7 |
| Stonehill | 1-2 | 1-6 |
| Mercyhurst | 0-2 | 2-6 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 0-4 | 2-6 |
2024 United Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tarleton State | 4-0 | 7-1 |
| Abilene Christian | 4-1 | 5-3 |
| Central Arkansas | 3-1 | 6-2 |
| Southern Utah | 3-1 | 4-4 |
| North Alabama | 3-2 | 3-6 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 2-2 | 4-4 |
| Austin Peay | 2-3 | 3-5 |
| Utah Tech | 0-5 | 0-9 |
| West Georgia | 0-6 | 2-6 |
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