Sept. 24, 2005

Stats

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) - Steve Baylark ran for 132 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries and Massachusetts' defense held Rhode Island's high-powered running attack in check for a 14-6 win on Saturday night.

The Rams (3-1, 1-1 Atlantic 10) took a 3-0 lead on Colin Gallagher's 21-yard field goal at 9:55 of the first quarter.

The Minutemen (3-1, 2-0) took control when Baylark capped an 80-yard drive with a 5-yard run at 13:55 of the second quarter.

On their next possession, the Minutemen mounted a 60-yard drive culminating in R.J. Cobbs' 1-yard touchdown run at 5:36 of the second quarter to go up 14-3.

Gallagher kicked a 29-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter.

Rhode Island, which came into the game averaging 495 yards of offense per game, was held to 249 by a UMass defense that has given up just one touchdown and 15 points this season.

UMass quarterback Liam Coen was 18 of 24 for 290 yards passing.

Joe Casey rushed for 148 yards on 21 carries to lead the Rams.