David Sinisi scores game’s only touchdown as Monmouth (N.J.) holds off Bryant 10-6

Sinisi’s rushing leads Monmouth past Bryant 10-6

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — David Sinisi ran for 139 yards and caught the game’s only touchdown to lead Monmouth of New Jersey to a 10-6 win over Bryant on Saturday.

Sinisi, who finished with 29 carries and four catches for 29 yards, caught an 11-yard touchdown from Kyle Frazier to give the Hawks (4-4, 3-2 Northeast Conference) a 7-3 lead in the third quarter.

Frazier was 9-for-23 passing for 126 yards for Monmouth.

The Bulldogs’ (3-5, 2-3) only scores came from Chris Bird, who converted on two 27-yard fields. His last kick, which came in the third quarter, trimmed the Hawks’ margin to one point but Monmouth held them scoreless the rest of the way.

Bryant’s Jerell Smith rushed for 139 yards on 32 carries. Michael Croce threw for 79 yards and three interceptions.