Chris Treister throws for 5 TDs, runs for another in Rhode Island’s 41-17 win over Maine

Treister leads Rhode Island past Maine 41-17

ORONO, Maine — Chris Treister threw five touchdown passes and ran for another to lead Rhode Island past Maine 41-17 on Saturday.

The Black Bears (5-5, 4-3 Colonial Athletic Association) outscored the Rams 34-7 in the second half and controlled the clock throughout.

Maine rolled up 507 yards of offense for their fourth-straight 500-yard game against Rhode Island (1-9, 0-7).

Treister, who was 38-for-44 with 461 yards, and also ran for 33 yards on 12 carries, put the Black Bears up for good on a 23-yard run with 3:55 left in the third quarter.

Treister connected with Landis Williams on a 41-yard touchdown pass in the third to cap a 21-point quarter.

Williams finished with 17 catches for 220 yards and three TDs, and Tyrell Jones caught nine passes for 192 yards and a touchdown.

Chris Paul-Etienne finished with 137 yards and a touchdown on 13-for-31 for the Rams.