SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP)—James Mallory scored on a 1-yard run with 47 seconds remaining and Central Connecticut State beat Bryant 24-23 on Saturday.
On the ensuing possession, Michael Croce threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Matt Tracey with nine seconds remaining to pull Bryant to within a point, but Chris Bird’s extra-point attempt was no good.
Mallory ran for 94 yards, and Hunter Wanket added 66 yards and a touchdown for the Blue Devils (6-1, 4-0 Northeast Conference). Wanket scored the Blue Devils’ first touchdown on a 16-yard run. The Blue Devils outrushed Bryant 255-68.
For the Bulldogs (3-4, 2-2), Croce went 15-for-30 for 150 yards and two touchdowns. In addition to the touchdown pass to Tracey, Croce hit Mike Canfora for a 6-yard touchdown in the first quarter.
Head to Head - Week 8
| Team | Total Yds | Pass Yds | Rush Yds | First Downs | 3rdD% | Pen./Yds | Turnovers | Time of Poss. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State | 314 | 74 | 240 | 17 | 47.4% | 3/29 | 1 | 38:23 |
| Bryant | 208 | 140 | 68 | 10 | 16.7% | 5/45 | 1 | 21:37 |
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