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Sacred Heart Pioneers at Merrimack Warriors

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31 - 20
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Sacred Heart ends its season with 31-20 win over Merrimack

Michalski rushed for a 37-yard score to get the Pioneers (5-6) within 17-14 by halftime. His 3-yard TD ended a 75-yard drive to give them the lead at 21-10 late in the third period.

A pick-6 by Quinn Hart and field goal by Matt Kling extended Sacred Heart's lead in the fourth quarter.

Madison went 73 yards for a score on Sacred Heart's first play from scrimmage after Merrimack's Jermaine Corbett opened the game with a 99-yard kickoff return.

Corbett rushed for 163 yards on 22 carries including an 18-yard touchdown for Merrimack (4-6).

Sacred Heart had 283 yards rushing to the Warriors' 256 with the teams combining for only 168 yards passing. Both quarterbacks threw two interceptions.

This game was Sacred Heart's season finale. Merrimack finishes next Saturday at Fordham.

How To Watch

How can I watch Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Merrimack Warriors?
  • TV Channel: Pioneers at Warriors 2021 College Football, week 12, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary

MRMK TD 1st Period 14:45 Jermaine Corbett 99 Yd Kickoff Return (Lliam Davis Kick)
SHU TD 1st Period 14:28 Jalen Madison 73 Yd Run (Matt Kling Kick)
MRMK FG 1st Period 2:08 Lliam Davis 31 Yd Field Goal
MRMK TD 2nd Period 4:46 Jermaine Corbett 18 Yd Run (Lliam Davis Kick)
SHU TD 2nd Period 2:17 John Michalski 37 Yd Run (Matt Kling Kick)
MRMK FG 3rd Period 9:30 Lliam Davis 42 Yd Field Goal
SHU TD 3rd Period 5:19 John Michalski 3 Yd Run (Matt Kling Kick)
SHU TD 4th Period 10:48 Quinn Hart 52 Yd Interception Return (Matt Kling Kick)
SHU FG 4th Period 3:52 Matt Kling 26 Yd Field Goal

Statistics

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/ncaa/500/2529.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originSHU https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/ncaa/500/2771.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originMRMK
14 1st Downs 22
3-9 3rd down efficiency 5-14
1-1 4th down efficiency 1-2
341 Total Yards 366
58 Passing 110
4/11 Comp/Att 10/21
5.3 Yards per pass 5.2
283 Rushing 256
38 Rushing Attempts 46
7.4 Yards per rush 5.6
2-25 Penalties 14-112
3 Turnovers 2
1 Fumbles lost 0
2 Interceptions thrown 2
24:34 Possession 35:26

Game Information

Venue: Duane Stadium

Location: North Andover, MA
Attendance: 2,896 · Capacity:
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