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University of Maine football defeats Towson 21-18 in season opener
The University of Maine football team won its season opener against Towson with a score of 21-18 in a Colonial Athletic Association game held in Maryland. The Black Bears established an early 21-0 lead during the second quarter through three touchdowns.
Eddie Buehler recorded 199 passing yards and two touchdowns in his first collegiate start, connecting with Malik McNeely and Nick Laughlin. Rashawn Marshall contributed a 32-yard rushing touchdown.
Towson attempted a comeback, scoring a touchdown late in the second quarter and another in the third quarter. The game was briefly interrupted by a weather delay in the fourth quarter. Maine secured the victory after Sam Oppenheimer forced a fumble that was recovered by Jake Kucera in the final minutes, and after Towson missed a 37-yard field goal attempt.
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Eddie Buehler · Rashawn Marshall · Towson University · Towson, Maryland · University of Maine
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Rashawn Marshall rushed for 81 yards and one touchdown on 12 or 13 carries. goblackbears.com · www.centralmaine.com · www.pressherald.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Eddie Buehler threw for 199 yards and two touchdowns in his first college start. goblackbears.com · www.centralmaine.com · www.pressherald.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Black Bears recorded six sacks during the game. goblackbears.com · www.centralmaine.com · www.pressherald.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sam Oppenheimer forced a fumble that was recovered by Jake Kucera to secure the win. goblackbears.com · www.centralmaine.com · www.pressherald.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The University of Maine football team defeated Towson 21-18 in their season opener. goblackbears.com · www.centralmaine.com · www.pressherald.com