Hairston throws 4 TD passes, Jackson's INT sets up Ryan's game-winning FG in Merrimack's win
Hairston threw four touchdown passes and Garret Jackson's interception led to Mike Ryan's 38-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to rally Merrimack to a 29-28 win over Monmouth on Saturday.
Key points
- Hairston connected with Austin Palmer for a 61-yard touchdown to get Merrimack (5-6) within two points with eight minutes remaining.
- Monmouth (8-3) then took over six minutes off the clock before Jackson picked off Frankie Weaver at the Warriors' 20-yard line and returned it to Merrimack 46 with 1:50 remaining.
- Palmer had 172 yards receiving with two touchdowns on five catches and Cooper Lehman also had five receptions for 119 yards and a TD.
Weaver threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter to put the Hawks up 21-12 at halftime and they led through the second half until the game-winning kick.
The nonconference loss to the Warriors ended the Hawks' seven-game win streak.
Additional details
- 14 in the Stats Perform poll and came in having already clinched at least a share of the Coastal Athletic Association title at 7-0.
- Tre Meal had 139 yards receiving on nine catches with two scores and Gavin Nelson had 97 yards and a score on seven receptions.
- Eight plays later Ryan kicked his game-winner.
- Up next Merrimack: Finishes season at home against Sacred Heart next Saturday.
- Weaver was 27-of-46 passing for 354 yards and four TDs with an interception.
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