Box Score

Football: New Hampshire 31, Rhode Island 24 - FINAL

How It Happened:

Rhode Island rallied from a 15-point second half deficit to take a lead, but #10 New Hampshire scored the final 10 points of the game to beat the Rams 31-24 Saturday.

The Rams (2-6, 1-4 CAA) trailed 21-6 just 26 seconds into the second half before a furious scoring spree that saw Rhody score 18 points in 4:18. A 43-yard field goal by Louis Feinstein put URI up 24-21 with 5:51 to go in the third quarter.

New Hampshire (6-2, 4-1 CAA) responded as quarterback Kevin Decker scored on a 1-yard touchdown plunge to reclaim the lead. Decker set up the score with a 40-yard scramble two plays earlier.

The Wildcats extended the lead on a field goal by Mike MacArthur with 11:08 remaining. After its scoring outburst in the third quarter - the 18 points was a team-best in any quarter this season - Rhode Island was unable to score in the final quarter.

Inside the Box Score and Beyond:

* Rhode Island's defense caused a pair of turnovers that led to 10 points. Linebacker Doug Johnson's interception set up a touchdown run by quarterback Steve Probst, and a fumble recovery by Darrell Dulany led to a 43-yard field goal by Louis Feinstein.

* Starting quarterback Bob Bentsen set a career high with 59 rushing yards. He had 41 yards on the ground in the first quarter, topping his previous best of 33 yards.

* Steve Probst was very efficient on the ground for Rhode Island. Probst had three carries for 15 yards, but those three carries resulted in two touchdowns and one first down.

* Wide receiver Brandon Johnson-Farrell followed up his six-catch, 100-yard game last week with seven grabs for 89 yards and a touchdown against New Hampshire. Probst 3 carries, 2 TDs and a first down.

* Linebacker Doug Johnson and defensive back Evan Shields led Rhody with eight tackles each. Johnson had a sack and an interception, while Shields forced a fumble that led to a field goal.

What's Next:

Rhode Island returns home for a game with William & Mary Saturday, Nov. 5. Visit ExperienceRhody.com for ticket information.

Scoring Summary:

<pre>1st 05:39 UNH - Setian, Chris 1 yd run (MacArthur, Mike kick)


                                                 13 plays, 97 yards, TOP 5:13, URI 0 - UNH 7


2nd 08:45 UNH - Harris, R.J. 23 yd run (MacArthur, Mike kick)


                                                 6 plays, 68 yards, TOP 1:58, URI 0 - UNH 14


    00:23 URI - Johnson-Farrell 46 yd pass from Bentsen (Bentsen pass failed)


                                                 4 plays, 80 yards, TOP 0:37, URI 6 - UNH 14


3rd 14:34 UNH - Peters, Dontra 4 yd run (MacArthur, Mike kick)


                                                 2 plays, 41 yards, TOP 0:26, URI 6 - UNH 21


    10:09 URI - Probst 11 yd run (Feinstein kick)


                                                9 plays, 65 yards, TOP 4:19, URI 13 - UNH 21


    07:24 URI - Probst 1 yd run (Baskerville pass from Bentsen)


                                                  3 plays, 1 yard, TOP 1:21, URI 21 - UNH 21


    05:51 URI - Feinstein 43 yd field goal


                                                 4 plays, 5 yards, TOP 1:22, URI 24 - UNH 21


    03:58 UNH - Decker, Kevin 1 yd run (MacArthur, Mike kick)


                                                6 plays, 68 yards, TOP 1:47, URI 24 - UNH 28


4th 11:08 UNH - MacArthur, Mike 28 yd field goal


                                                6 plays, 63 yards, TOP 2:25, URI 24 - UNH 31