Calvert throws for 4 TDs, Liberty beats Robert Morris 41-7
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- Stephen Calvert, in his first start, threw for 340 yards and four touchdowns to lead Liberty to a dominating 41-7 victory over Robert Morris on Saturday night.
Calvert had the most passing yards in a game by a Liberty freshman.
Dante' Shells pulled in six catches for 170 yards and one score and Marquis Fitzgerald grabbed four passes for 82 yards. Liberty (2-3) rushed 30 times, picking up only 72 yards.
Robert Morris (1-4) struck first when Andrew Romanchak passed to Blake Skuratowicz from the 2 for the Colonials only lead. Calvert and the Flames took it from there, scoring 41 unanswered points. Calvert hit Shells on a 69-yard scoring strike for a 21-7 lead at the half.
Solomon McGinty intercepted Romanchak on the second play of the third quarter, returning it 33 yards for a score. Alex Probert added field goals of 47 yards and a career-best 52-yarder.
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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 |
2023 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 8-0 | 13-1 |
| New Mexico State | 7-1 | 10-5 |
| Jacksonville State | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Middle Tennessee | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Louisiana Tech | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Sam Houston | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| UTEP | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Florida International | 1-7 | 4-8 |
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