McCray throws 4 touchdown passes in Monmouth's 56-17 win over winless Stony Brook

Updated Nov. 4, 2023 5:23 p.m. ET

Associated Press

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — Marquez McCray threw for four touchdowns, Jaden Shirden rushed for two more and Monmouth rolled past Stony Brook 56-17 on Saturday.

McCray was 22-of-27 passing for 323 yards and Shirden ran for 171 yards on 17 carries, including an 81-yarder. Dymere Miller made 11 catches for 150 yards and Assanti Kearney had 124 on five receptions with each scoring a touchdown.

Monmouth (4-5, 3-3 Coastal Athletic Association) led 7-3 before scoring 28 second-quarter points including Shirden's long run.

Roland Dempster rushed for 141 yards on 22 carries with a touchdown for the Seawolves (0-9, 0-7), who have lost 11 straight dating to last season.

The Hawks outgained Stony Brook 588-333.

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