Football Overtaken By New Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT - The Merrimack College football team took on the New Haven Chargers in a late afternoon matchup this Saturday. Ayden Pereira threw and ran for a touchdown, but the Warriors fell by a score of 41-31.

In the Warriors matchup with the Chargers, Ayden Pereira led the Warriors with a rushing touchdown and a passing touchdown. Pereira connected with Cade Callahan in the second quarter for a 50-yard touchdown. He finished his day with 10 completions for 172 yards. The Warrior run game included Brendon Wyatt, Galamama Mulbah, and Aveon Smith all contributing 40+ yards on the ground. Mulbah found his way into the endzone for a rush touchdown after a blocked punt from Matthias Latham. Austin Palmer had a team leading three receptions on 32 yards and a touchdown. Palmer's 4^th quarter touchdown was thrown by Aveon Smith.
 
 
Stats and Facts

• Ayden Pereira, 10 completions for 172 yards, 1 rush td, 1 pass td
• B. Wyatt, Mulbah, and Smith all added 40 yards rushing
• Cade Callahan had a 50-yard td and Austin Palmer had a 10-yard td
• After his first career forced fumble last week, Matthias Latham blocked his first career punt

 
Up Next
 
The Warriors finish their road trip next weekend in Fairfield where they will take on the Pioneers of Sacred Heart at 12pm. Be sure to tune into the Warrior action on ESPN+!
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