Sacred Heart Pioneers at Merrimack Warriors
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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+.
- Online streaming: Sign up for Fubo.
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 14:45 | Jermaine Corbett 99 Yd Kickoff Return (Lliam Davis Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 14:28 | Jalen Madison 73 Yd Run (Matt Kling Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 2:08 | Lliam Davis 31 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:46 | Jermaine Corbett 18 Yd Run (Lliam Davis Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:17 | John Michalski 37 Yd Run (Matt Kling Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 9:30 | Lliam Davis 42 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:19 | John Michalski 3 Yd Run (Matt Kling Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:48 | Quinn Hart 52 Yd Interception Return (Matt Kling Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 3:52 | Matt Kling 26 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 SHU |
 MRMK |
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|---|---|---|
| 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
Location: North Andover, MA
Attendance: 2,896 · Capacity:
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