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Merrimack had 11 sacks on defense in the dominant effort.
Merrimack swarmed Fordham’s offense Saturday. (Christian Murdock/The Gazette via AP)
NEW YORK (AP) — Ayden Pereira ran for 136 yards on 17 carries and threw for a touchdown and Merrimack’s defense smothered Fordham 19-3 in the season finale.
Jay Thompson had three solo sacks and was credited with four of Merrimack’s 11 sacks. The Rams (2-10) finished with just four first downs and were held to minus-29 rushing yards and 31 total yards on offense. The Warriors (5-6) also had two interceptions.
Pereira completed 12 of 15 passes for 131 yards, connecting with Jalen McDonald for a 12-yard touchdown and a 16-3 lead late in the third quarter. Lliam Davis’ basket made it 19-3 in the fourth quarter.
After Kendal Sims blocked a Fordham punt out of the end zone for a safety, Jermaine Corbett ran in from a yard out to take a 9-0 lead in the first quarter.
Bennett Henderson had Fordham’s only points with a 43-yard field goal.
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