Maine football falls to Rhode Island in overtime, 14-13

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WABI) - The Maine football team lost to Rhode Island, 14-13 in overtime, on Saturday.

Tyson Grimm opened the scoring by intercepting Caden Drezek and returning the pick 84 yards for a touchdown to give the Rams a 7-0 lead they held until the fourth quarter.

Rashawn Marshall scored the game-tying touchdown run from 25 yards out with 12:48 left to play in regulation.

The Black Bears and Rams played into overtime.

Nick Laughlin ran in a one-yard score to give Maine a 13-7 lead, but Patrick Conserve blocked the ensuing extra point.

Rhode Island’s Marquis Buchanan caught a 25-yard touchdown on the Rams’ overtime possession.

Ty Groff’s extra point was good, and Maine dropped to 1-8 (1-5 in CAA) with the 14-13 overtime loss.