Robert Morris Colonials at Long Island University Sharks
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O'Shawn Ross, Luca Stanzani back Long Island's stellar defensive effort in win over Robert Morris
Long Island (2-5, 1-2 NEC) led 14-0 at halftime after scoring twice in the second quarter. Ross scored on a 6-yard run early in the second and Stanzani hit Jaiden Dozier with a short TD pass 1 1/2 minutes before halftime.
Robert Morris scored on a 66-yard touchdown pass from Zach Tanner to Ethan Shine early in the fourth quarter, then Will Johnson's 42-yard field goal wrapped it up for the Sharks late in the period.
Stanzani was 15 of 26 passing for 103 yards. Ross was his top target with six catches for 26 yards.
LIU held Robert Morris (1-6, 0-2) to 224 yards and only seven first downs. Tanner had 177 yards passing and Shine led the Colonials in rushing yardage (24) and receiving yardage (119).
Although this was not the Sharks' official homecoming game, they played at home for the first time in 35 days.
It was LIU's first win over Robert Morris, which now leads the series 4-1.
How To Watch
How can I watch Robert Morris Colonials vs. Long Island University Sharks?
- TV Channel: Colonials at Sharks 2021 College Football, week 8, is broadcasted on NEC Front Row.
- Online streaming: Sign up for Fubo.
Scoring Summary
 |
TD | 2nd Period 13:30 | O'Shawn Ross Jr. 6 Yd Run (Will Johnson Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:28 | Jaiden Dozier 5 Yd pass from Luca Stanzani (Will Johnson Kick) |
 |
TD | 4th Period 11:25 | Ethan Shine 66 Yd pass from Zach Tanner (Jayson Jenkins Kick) |
|
FG | 4th Period 1:03 | Will Johnson 42 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 RMU |
 LIU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1st Downs | 18 |
| 3-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-14 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 0-2 |
| 224 | Total Yards | 300 |
| 177 | Passing | 103 |
| 14/27 | Comp/Att | 15/26 |
| 6.6 | Yards per pass | 4.0 |
| 47 | Rushing | 197 |
| 17 | Rushing Attempts | 43 |
| 2.8 | Yards per rush | 4.6 |
| 2-20 | Penalties | 4-34 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 21:50 | Possession | 38:10 |
Game Information
Location: Old Westbury, NY
Attendance: 1,061 · Capacity:
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