Duke with 5 TDs leads Sacred Heart over Wagner 41-14
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Kevin Duke threw for four touchdowns and ran for another as Sacred Heart picked up its first conference win, beating Wagner 41-14 on Saturday night.
Duke had 322 yards passing and 45 yards rushing for the Pioneers (3-0, 1-0 Northeast Conference). Jordan Meachum had 76 yards and a score rushing.
Duke ran for an early score from four yards out two plays after Lucas Nunez's 94-yard opening kickoff return. He threw a short touchdown pass to RJ Trimble-Edwards early in the second quarter and a 45-yard strike to Naseim Brantley to help the Pioneers to a 28-7 lead at halftime.
In the second half, Duke threw a pair of 62-yard touchdown passes, one to Troy Holland and the other to Brantley for the final score.
T.J. Linta had 150 yards and a touchdown passing for the Seahawks (1-3, 0-1). He also ran for a score. Ryan Fulse ran for 161 yards on 31 carries.
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2023 FCS Independents Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | 3-6 |
2023 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Duquesne | 6-1 | 7-5 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 4-3 | 4-6 |
| Merrimack | 4-3 | 5-6 |
| Stonehill | 4-3 | 5-5 |
| Long Island University | 4-3 | 4-7 |
| Wagner | 3-4 | 4-7 |
| Sacred Heart | 2-5 | 2-9 |
| Central Connecticut | 1-6 | 3-8 |
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