Eagles Lose Finale, WNE Is CCC Champ
The Husson Eagles bid to finish their season on a three game winning streak while knocking Western New England from the ranks of the unbeaten fell short Saturday afternoon.
The Golden Bears beat Husson 45-14 and claimed the Commonwealth Coast Conference title with an 7-0 record (9-1 overall). WNE will get the automatic bid to the NCAA playoffs.
The Eagles finish their first year in the CCC in third place with a 4-3 record (4-6 overall).
In the finale on Saturday, WNE quarterback Alec Coleman threw two touchdown passes and ran for another.
Husson QB David Morrison finished his career for the Eagles going 12-for-27, 147 yards, with a TD and an interception.
Fellow senior, Keyshawn Robinson rushed for 97 yards and caught four passes, one for a TD.
Junior receiver caught four more passes, good for 38 yards. He finishes the season with 71 receptions and 1,057 yards, both school records.