Game Report: Mike Ryan’s last second field goal helps Merrimack stun No. 14 Monmouth
Merrimack 29, Monmouth 28
Mike Ryan’s 39-yard field goal with 15 seconds left capped a comeback from nine points down in the fourth quarter, and Merrimack upset No. 14 Monmouth 29-28 on Saturday.
“Well, this is probably one of the biggest wins we’ve had in our program,” Mike Gennetti told the broadcast after the game. “Coming off last week, what we experienced at Wake Forest, I’m just really proud of these guys and these coaches. They were unwavering. It’s an amazing feeling. That’s a great football team we just beat.”
The Warriors struck first on A.J. Hairston’s 22-yard touchdown pass to DeMarcus McElroy, but the Hawks took over in the second quarter. Frankie Weaver threw three touchdown passes, two to Tra Neal, and Monmouth led 21-12 at halftime. Merrimack’s lone answer was a 75-yard strike from Hairston to Austin Palmer.