New Hampshire knocks off Maine 41-27
Sean Goldrich threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns, leading
New Hampshire to a 41-27 victory over Maine in the second round of
the FBC playoffs Saturday.
New Hampshire (9-4) defeated Maine (10-3) two weeks ago 24-3 in
the Colonial Athletic Association regular season finale. The
Wildcats will play the Sam Houston – Southeastern Louisiana winner
in the next round.
New Hampshire scored first on Mike McArthur’s 43-yard field goal
in the first quarter. Damarr Autman returned the ensuing kickoff 88
yards for a touchdown and a 7-3 Maine advantage. Three plays later
New Hampshire retook the lead 10-7 when Goldrich threw to Justin
Mello for a 57-yard scoring strike
A Goldrich to Mello 3-yard pass gave the Wildcats a 27-17
advantage with 11:30 remaining in the third. They then pulled away
on two Chris Setain rushing touchdowns in the final quarter.
Marcus Wasilewski led Maine with 229 yards passing.