Dempster rushes for 3 touchdowns in Stony Brook’s 35-10 win over Merrimack

By Canadian Press on September 27, 2025.

STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Roland Dempster ran for three touchdowns in Stony Brook’s 35-10 win over Merrimack on Saturday,

Dempster’s touchdowns all came on short yardage, from 2-, 5- and 1-yard out. He had 114 yards on 22 carries. Quarterback Chris Zellous was the Seawovles’ (2-3) leading rusher, with 117 yards. He threw for 167 yards and one touchdown.

Merrimack quarterback Ayden Pereira was 6 -for-22 passing, with one touchdown. He was sacked three times. He led the team in rushing with 66 yards.

Keshawn Brown had the only touchdown for Merrimack, a 19-yard reception in the second quarter.

Merrimack (2-3) is in its second year as a Division I program and is competing as an independent.

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