Long Island University Sharks at Mercyhurst Lakers
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Mercyhurst opens its conference season with 22-13 win over Long Island
The Lakers (2-4, 1-0) built a 15-0 lead on Jamier Gamble's 2-yard run to cap a 16-play, 80-yard drive then Brian Trobel's 49-yard burst up the middle and Max Young's 22-yard field goal.
The Sharks (1-5, 0-2) trailed by 12 points at halftime but got within 15-13 after three quarters on Chris Howell's 34-yard TD pass to Jaron Kelley and Will Johnson's second field goal.
Urena was 24-of-31 passing for 191 yards with the TD and an interception. Trobel had 67 yards rushing and Van Dyke 52 receiving.
Howell was 15-of-27 passing for 167 yards with the TD but threw two interceptions.
The Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak while extending the Sharks' skid to four consecutive games.
How To Watch
How can I watch Long Island University Sharks vs. Mercyhurst Lakers?
- TV Channel: Sharks at Lakers 2021 College Football, week 6, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 3:47 | Jameir Gamble 2 Yd Run (Max Young PAT failed) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:11 | Brian Trobel 49 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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FG | 2nd Period 5:53 | Max Young 22 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 1:03 | Will Johnson 22 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:47 | Jaron Kelley 24 Yd pass from Chris Howell (Will Johnson Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 0:59 | Will Johnson 25 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 8:21 | Evan Van Dyke 7 Yd pass from Adam Urena (Max Young Kick) |
Statistics
 LIU |
 MERC |
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|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1st Downs | 22 |
| 2-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 9-17 |
| 2-3 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 252 | Total Yards | 318 |
| 167 | Passing | 191 |
| 15/28 | Comp/Att | 24/31 |
| 6.0 | Yards per pass | 6.2 |
| 85 | Rushing | 127 |
| 20 | Rushing Attempts | 39 |
| 4.3 | Yards per rush | 3.3 |
| 9-77 | Penalties | 6-45 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 23:00 | Possession | 37:00 |
Game Information
Location: Erie, PA
Attendance: 2,100 · Capacity:
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