Peevy's 2 TD passes combined with strong defensive effort power Maine past Merrimack 26-15

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. -- , Carter Peevy threw two touchdown passes, the Maine defense allowed just 195 yards, and the Black Bears rallied in the second half to defeat Merrimack 26-15 on Saturday. Maine took its first lead 16-15 on the first play of the fourth when Joey Bryson hit a 28-yard field goal. Tavion Banks added a 5-yard touchdown run and Bryson added his third field goal of the day for the final margin. Despite being shut down by the Maine defense, the Warriors used some strong defensive play of their own to build a 15-6 halftime lead. Grant Jackson returned a fumble 52 yards for a 7-0 Merrimack lead and the Warriors also picked up a safety when Jay Thompson sacked Peevy in the second quarter. Peevy rallied Maine in the second half when he directed four scoring drives.