Williams, Wheeler lead Howard to big 35-10 victory over Robert Morris
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- — Quinton Williams accounted for three touchdowns and Ian Wheeler scored on two long runs, leading Howard to a 35-10 victory over Robert Morris on Saturday.
After a scoreless first quarter, Williams hit Nah'Shawn Hezekiah with an 8-yard touchdown pass, then Robert Morris tied it up with a 13-yard pass from Anthony Chiccitt to Chaese Jackson. The tie didn't last long, as Howard's Ian Wheeler returned the ensuing kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown and a 14-7 lead for the Bison (2-2).
Williams added an 11-yard touchdown run for a 21-7 at halftime lead and added a short touchdown run midway through the third quarter. Wheeler had a 59-yard touchdown run for a 35-7 lead midway through the fourth quarter and RMU's Jayson Jenkins added a 29-yard field goal.
Williams completed 13 of 16 passes for 170 yards and Wheeler led the 167-yard rushing effort with 81 yards on four carries. He also had two catches for 45 yards, giving him 214 all-purpose yards.
Chiccitt was 25-of-39 passing for 178 yards for the Colonials (2-3). He had one touchdown, an interception and was sacked three times.
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2024 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina State | 2-0 | 6-2 |
| North Carolina Central | 2-1 | 6-3 |
| Howard | 1-1 | 4-5 |
| Morgan State | 1-1 | 4-5 |
| Norfolk State | 1-2 | 3-7 |
| Delaware State | 0-2 | 1-8 |
2024 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Duquesne | 4-0 | 6-2 |
| Robert Morris | 4-0 | 6-3 |
| Central Connecticut | 3-1 | 4-5 |
| Wagner | 2-2 | 4-6 |
| Long Island University | 2-2 | 2-7 |
| Stonehill | 1-2 | 1-7 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 1-4 | 3-6 |
| Mercyhurst | 0-3 | 2-7 |
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