BALTIMORE, Md. – The RMU football team suffered a heartbreaking 28–27 loss to Morgan State after surrendering a late lead, despite a career-best performance from quarterback
Carson Haggard, who accounted for all four of the Colonials' touchdowns. RMU held a 14–0 advantage in the first half and regained the lead in the fourth quarter, but the Bears scored with 24 seconds remaining to complete the comeback.
FIRST QUARTER
The Colonials opened the scoring when Haggard connected with
Antwaan Mays for a 28-yard touchdown, giving RMU an early advantage.
SECOND QUARTER
Haggard extended the Colonials' lead with a four-yard rushing touchdown, capping the drive and putting RMU ahead, 14–0.
Morgan State got on the scoreboard just before halftime when Gavin Fetty converted a 30-yard field goal as time expired, trimming the Colonials' advantage to 14–3 at the break.
THIRD QUARTER
The Bears carried their momentum into the second half, opening the third-quarter scoring with a 19-yard field goal to make it a 14–6 game.
Four minutes later, Morgan State quarterback Cameron Edge found Joseph Towler down the sideline for a 56-yard touchdown, bringing the Bears within one point.
The Colonials responded in a big way less than a minute later. Haggard connected with
Noah Schaerli on a slant route for a 54-yard touchdown, capping a two-play scoring drive and extending RMU's lead to 21–13 with 5:34 remaining in the quarter.
Morgan State answered once again as running back Keith Jenkins broke through a Colonials tackle and raced 45 yards into the end zone. The Bears converted the ensuing two-point attempt to even the score at 21 heading into the fourth quarter.
FOURTH QUARTER
With the game tied, Haggard delivered his fourth touchdown of the afternoon, connecting with
Eyasu Palmore for a nine-yard score to put the Colonials back in front.
RMU held the one-point advantage late into the fourth quarter, but the Bears mounted one final scoring drive. With just 24 seconds remaining, Jenkins powered into the end zone from one yard out, and Fetty converted the extra point to give Morgan State a 28–27 lead.
The Colonials were unable to respond in the closing seconds as Morgan State completed the comeback, handing RMU a one-point defeat.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Haggard completed 23 of 30 passes for a season-best 76.6% completion rate while recording a career-high 379 all-purpose yards. He accounted for all four of RMU's touchdowns.
- Amanuel Dickson recorded nine tackles, bringing his team-leading season total to 61.
- Schaerli's 54-yard touchdown reception marked his third consecutive week finding the end zone.
- Twelve different Colonials caught at least one pass from Haggard.
- RMU scored touchdowns in all four quarters, but Morgan State's late fourth-quarter touchdown and extra point proved to be the difference.
UP NEXT
The Colonials return home Saturday, October 17, to host conference opponent New Haven. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM.
