Havens throws for 329 yards and two touchdowns in Massachusetts 30-10 win over Rhode Island

Massachusetts beats Rhode Island 30-10

AMHERST, Mass. — Kyle Havens threw for two first-half touchdowns and Massachusetts defeated Rhode Island 30-10 on Saturday.

Havens, who averaged 11 yards a pass, was 22 of 30 for 329 yards.

After scoring passes of 4 and 5 yards, and a 3-yard TD rush by Tony Nelson, the Minutemen (2-1) led 21-0 at halftime in the Colonial Athletic Association opener for both teams.

Nelson rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries for Massachusetts. Victor Cruz added 96 yards and a touchdown on six catches for the Minutemen.

Massachusetts had 491 total yards of offense, while holding Rhode Island to 25 rushing yards.

Chris Paul-Etienne was 20 of 39 for 198 yards and an interception for the Rams (1-1).