Stony Brook jumps ahead early, upends Colgate 27-3
HAMILTON, N.Y. -- Stony Brook used two Jameel Poteat rushing touchdowns and an interception return for a touchdown by Naim Cheesboro to move ahead early, coasting past Colgate 27-3 Saturday night.
The Seawolves (3-3) jumped ahead early as Poteat had rushing scores from seven and five yards out. Cheeseboro picked off a Jake Melville pass and returned it 52 yards for a touchdown to take a 24-0 lead at half.
The Raiders (1-5) were shut down by Stony Brook's defense, totaling just 219 yards. James Travellin was their one bright spot as he had 27 rushes for 116 yards.
Lyle Negron went 18-of-30 for 196 yards and an interception for the Seawolves.
James Kenner had 12 rushes for 70 yards while Poteat finished with 54.
Melville was 7-for-19 with 106 yards for the Raiders.
Colgate's lone points on the day came on a 38-yard field goal by Jonah Bowman in the fourth quarter.
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2023 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| UAlbany | 7-1 | 9-3 |
| Villanova | 7-1 | 9-2 |
| Richmond | 7-1 | 9-3 |
| Elon | 6-2 | 6-5 |
| Delaware | 6-2 | 9-3 |
| Towson | 4-4 | 5-6 |
| Rhode Island | 4-4 | 6-5 |
| William & Mary | 4-4 | 6-5 |
| New Hampshire | 4-4 | 6-5 |
| Campbell | 4-4 | 5-6 |
| Monmouth | 3-5 | 4-7 |
| Hampton | 3-5 | 5-6 |
| Maine | 1-7 | 2-9 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-8 | 1-10 |
| Stony Brook | 0-8 | 0-10 |
2023 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 5-1 | 9-3 |
| Holy Cross | 5-1 | 7-4 |
| Colgate | 4-2 | 6-5 |
| Georgetown | 3-3 | 5-6 |
| Fordham | 2-4 | 6-5 |
| Lehigh | 1-5 | 2-9 |
| Bucknell | 1-5 | 4-7 |
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