Maine Black Bears at Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
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Marker, Delaware defense points the way in 44-21 win over Maine
The Black Bears closed to within 23-21 with 12 minutes left when Tavion Banks ran it in from a yard out. Delaware (6-0, 3-0 Colonial Athletic Association) responded on its following possession when Marker helped lead a 10-play, 74-yard drive that concluded with Marker throwing a 4-yard scoring pass to Jake Thaw for a 30-21 advantage.
The Blue Hens defense closed it when on Maine's following drive, Ty Davis intercepted Carer Peevy and returned it 34 yards for a score to extend the lead. On Maine's following drive KT Seay intercepted Peevy and returned it 19 yards to the Maine 43. Quincy Watson ran it in from the 3 with 57 seconds left to end an eight-play drive.
Maine (3-3, 1-2) took its only lead when Peevy threw a 19-yard touchdown to Montigo Moss with 3:11 left before halftime to make it 14-13.
Phil Lutz had 133 receiving yards on five catches and a touchdown for Delaware.
Delaware entered 5-0 for the first time in three seasons.
The Blue Hens pushed their all-time series lead over Maine to 27-11 since 1972.
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- TV Channel: Black Bears at Fightin' Blue Hens 2021 College Football, week 7, is broadcasted on FloSports.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 13:08 | Phil Lutz 56 Yd pass from Zach Marker (Nate Reed Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 0:28 | Jaharie Martin 1 Yd Run (Joey Bryson Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 11:40 | Jake Thaw 6 Yd pass from Zach Marker (Nate Reed PAT blocked) |
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TD | 2nd Period 3:11 | Montigo Moss 19 Yd pass from Carter Peevy (Joey Bryson Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 6:37 | Nate Reed 23 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:26 | Jo'Nathan Silver 40 Yd Run (Nate Reed Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 12:00 | Tavion Banks 1 Yd Run (Joey Bryson Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 6:48 | Jake Thaw 4 Yd pass from Zach Marker (Nate Reed Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 5:16 | Ty Davis 34 Yd Interception Return (Nate Reed Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 0:57 | Quincy Watson 3 Yd Run (Nate Reed Kick) |
Statistics
 ME |
 DEL |
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|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1st Downs | 25 |
| 3-8 | 3rd down efficiency | 9-14 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-2 |
| 229 | Total Yards | 458 |
| 147 | Passing | 279 |
| 15/25 | Comp/Att | 20/31 |
| 5.9 | Yards per pass | 9.0 |
| 82 | Rushing | 179 |
| 26 | Rushing Attempts | 42 |
| 3.2 | Yards per rush | 4.3 |
| 5-43 | Penalties | 4-43 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 3 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 27:50 | Possession | 32:10 |
Game Information
Location: Newark, DE
Attendance: 15,564 · Capacity:
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