Villanova Wildcats at Monmouth Hawks
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Robertson again throws 4TDs in Monmouth's 51-33 win over Villanova in CAA opener
It was Robertson's second straight game throwing for four scores. He also threw for 410 yards in a 42-35 defeat against FBS Charlotte last week.
On the second play from scrimmage, Robertson threw a 75-yard touchdown to Josh Derry who finished with eight catches for 177 yards and two touchdowns.
The Wildcats countered on their opening drive when Pat McQuaide threw a 10-yard touchdown to Brandon Binkowski to knot it at 7-7. But Monmouth seized control scoring the next 24 points and led 31-14 at halftime.
Rodney Nelson ran for 186 yards on 33 carries and scored twice for Monmouth.
McQuaide threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns, David Avitt ran for 135 yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns and Luke Colellla caught 117 yards on nine receptions for Villanova.
It marked the last time the two will square off as Coastal Athletic Association opponents. The Wildcats will compete in the Patriot League starting next season.
No. 18 Monmouth (3-1, 1-0) stayed perfect in its four-game history over 12th-ranked Villanova (1-2, 0-1).
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 14:14 | Josh Derry 75 Yd pass from Derek Robertson (Hudson Fiene Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 11:00 | Brandon Binkowski 10 Yd pass from Pat McQuaide (Jack Barnum Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 8:14 | Hudson Fiene 28 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 3:00 | Makhi Green 72 Yd pass from Derek Robertson (Hudson Fiene Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:28 | Tra Neal 40 Yd pass from Derek Robertson (Hudson Fiene Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:57 | Elijah Jennings 2 Yd Run (Hudson Fiene Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:49 | David Avit 2 Yd Run (Jack Barnum Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 13:04 | David Avit 19 Yd Run (Jack Barnum Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:48 | Rodney Nelson 10 Yd Run (Hudson Fiene Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 7:31 | Josh Derry 16 Yd pass from Derek Robertson (Hudson Fiene Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 3:09 | David Avit 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:38 | Rodney Nelson 4 Yd Run (Hudson Fiene PAT failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 2:15 | Antonio Johnson 30 Yd pass from Pat McQuaide (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
Statistics
 VILL |
 MONM |
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|---|---|---|
| 27 | 1st Downs | 34 |
| 7-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-12 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 498 | Total Yards | 637 |
| 333 | Passing | 397 |
| 25/43 | Comp/Att | 20/30 |
| 7.7 | Yards per pass | 13.2 |
| 165 | Rushing | 240 |
| 28 | Rushing Attempts | 45 |
| 5.9 | Yards per rush | 5.3 |
| 13-124 | Penalties | 7-72 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 27:39 | Possession | 32:21 |
Game Information
Location: West Long Branch, NJ
Attendance: 4,200 · Capacity:
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