Bucknell Bison @ Marist Red Foxes
Bucknell shuts out Marist 22-0
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- R.J. Nitti threw for 241 yards and two touchdowns to help Bucknell beat Marist 22-0 on Saturday.
C.J. Williams ran for a 12-yard score with 1:31 left in the first half after Lee Marvel intercepted a pass from Ed Achziger. Bucknell (2-0) forced a three-and-out from Marist and Nitti drove Bucknell back down the field quickly, capping the drive with a 12-yard touchdown pass to Will Carter with one second left in the half and giving the Bison a 19-0 lead.
A 35-yard fourth-quarter field goal by Derek Maurer, who missed a field goal on the game's opening drive, sealed the win for Bucknell.
Williams ran for 161 yards on 27 carries. Nitti was 21-of-31 passing.
Marist (0-2) was held to 19 yards rushing on 24 carries. Achziger threw for 119 yards.
Game Information
Poughkeepsie, NY
2025 Standings
| Patriot League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh | 7-0 | 12-1 |
| Lafayette | 6-1 | 8-4 |
| Holy Cross | 3-4 | 3-9 |
| Richmond | 3-4 | 7-5 |
| Georgetown | 3-4 | 6-6 |
| Colgate | 3-4 | 5-7 |
| Bucknell | 2-5 | 5-7 |
| Fordham | 1-6 | 1-11 |
| Pioneer Football League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Drake | 7-1 | 8-4 |
| Presbyterian | 6-2 | 10-2 |
| San Diego | 6-2 | 8-4 |
| Dayton | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Morehead State | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Butler | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Marist | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Stetson | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Davidson | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Valparaiso | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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