Marriner runs for three TDs to lead William and Mary past Rhode Island 39-14
Published: October 31, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. — Courtland Marriner rushed for three touchdowns and William & Mary beat Rhode Island 39-14 on Saturday.
Marriner had 93 yards rushing and scored on runs of 9, 16 and 39 yards for the Tribe (7-1, 4-1 Colonial Athletic Association).
After the Rams (1-7, 0-5) took a 7-0 lead on a 5-yard pass from Chris Paul-Etienne to Shawn Leonard, the Tribe scored 39 unanswered points. In addition to Marriner’s three touchdowns, the Tribe got an 18-yard touchdown run from Terrence Riggins.
Tribe quarterback R.J. Archer went 18-for-23 for 175 yards and a touchdown.
The Tribe set a school record by allowing minus-46 yards rushing on 28 attempts.
The Rams ended the Tribe’s scoring streak with a 29-yard touchdown pass from Paul-Etienne to Leonard with 1:29 remaining in the game.
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