NEW: Bryant Holds on for 26-24 Win Over Saint Francis
Saturday, October 24, 2015
The Bryant Bulldogs (4-3, 2-1 NEC) defeated (3-3-, 1-1) Saint Francis 26-24 on Saturday afternoon at Bulldog Stadium.
Bryant's Ricardo McCray took the ball nine yards into the end zone with 8:22 left in the first quarter to put the Bulldogs up 14-3. Bryant's first score came on a Jose Depadua 93 yard kickoff return to open up the game.
The Bulldogs would lead 19-3 at the half and 26-3 after Brandon Owens blocked a punt and returned it 16 yards into the end zone.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTSaint Francis would score 21 straight points, including a Marcus Bagley touchdown run with 1:31 left to play to bring them within two points.
Bryant would recover the onside kick and close out the game with a couple of kneels downs.
Notable Stats
Bryant quarterback Dalton Easton was 14 of 33 for 157 yards and an interception. Meanwhile, Running back Ricardo McCray had 20 carries for 74 yards.
For Saint Francis, running back Khairi Dickson had 20 carries for 130 yards and two touchdowns.
Next up
Bryant returns to action on on Saturday, October 31st when they visit Holy Cross. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
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