Mannino Accounts for Over 300 Yards

By Mike Ferraro

POUGHKEEPSIE – The Marist University football team defeated Franklin Pierce by a score of 27-18 on Friday night at Tenney Stadium.

Sonny Mannino’s 45-yard rushing touchdown got Marist on the scoreboard first in the first quarter.

Adoni Santos’ 31-yard field goal early in the second quarter brought Franklin Pierce to within 6-3 early in the second quarter.

Mannino threw a two-yard touchdown pass to Marco Lainez III on a fourth-and-goal play gave Marist a 13-3 advantage.

Santos’ 22-yard field goal on the final play of the first half cut Marist’s lead to 13-6 after 30 minutes.

On the opening drive of the second half, Lincoln Cardillo’s one-yard touchdown run put Marist up 20-6.

Kevin Leal’s 28-yard touchdown pass to Raj Hillhouse cut Marist’s lead to eight with 9:02 to play.

Mannino’s second rushing touchdown of the game, this one from 26 yards out, gave Marist a 27-12 lead on the ensuing drive.

Hillhouse’s second touchdown reception closed out the scoring.