Marist Red Foxes at Bucknell Bison
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Special teams and defensive touchdowns highlight Bucknell's 34-18 win over Marist
Bucknell's Ralph Rucker IV threw three touchdown passes and was 21 of 27 for 272 yards.
Rucker threw a short touchdown pass that gave the Bison a 13-7 lead early in the second quarter. The score was 27-7 before the offense touched the ball again.
Ethan Yuska, spun and raced 73 yards along the left sideline for a touchdown that made it 20-7.
On the third play of Marist's next possession, Smith intercepted a pass after it bounced off a Marist receiver. The 38-yard return made it 27-7.
Bucknell (2-2) led 27-17 at halftime, and Rucker's 12-yard touchdown pass to Cadden made it 34-10 with about six minutes left to play.
Sonny Mannino's 5-yard pass to Reed Dexter plus a two-point conversion pass ended the scoring.
Mannino and Enzo Arjona combined for 30-of-45 passing for 333 yards for Marist (0-3). Each had a touchdown and an interception.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 12:14 | Eric Weatherly 36 Yd pass from Ralph Rucker IV (Matt Schearer Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 8:25 | Will Downes 28 Yd pass from Enzo Arjona (Connor Mendini Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 12:37 | Charlie Kreinbucher 2 Yd pass from Ralph Rucker IV (Matt Schearer PAT failed) |
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TD | 2nd Period 10:33 | TJ Cadden 73 Yd Punt Return (Matt Schearer Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 9:15 | Alex Smith Jr. 38 Yd Interception Return (Matt Schearer Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 9:15 | Alex Smith Jr. 0 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 13:23 | Connor Mendini 25 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 5:51 | TJ Cadden 12 Yd pass from Ralph Rucker IV (Matt Schearer Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:13 | Reed Dexter 5 Yd pass from Sonny Mannino (Sonny Mannino Pass to Lincoln Cardillo for Two-Point Conversion) |
Statistics
 MRST |
 BUCK |
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|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1st Downs | 22 |
| 6-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-12 |
| 0-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 435 | Total Yards | 458 |
| 333 | Passing | 272 |
| 30/45 | Comp/Att | 21/27 |
| 7.4 | Yards per pass | 10.1 |
| 102 | Rushing | 186 |
| 30 | Rushing Attempts | 39 |
| 3.4 | Yards per rush | 4.8 |
| 9-54 | Penalties | 10-95 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 32:44 | Possession | 27:16 |
Game Information
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Attendance: 2,474 · Capacity:
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