Oct. 28, 2000

Box Score

Jacksonville, Fla. - The Stony Brook football team (2-6, 1-5 Northeast Conference) came back from a 14-0 deficit at Jacksonville, but fell 17-14 in double overtime for the Seawolves' fifth straight loss.

The Dolphins opened up a 14-0 lead but Stony Brook came storming back late in the first half. The Seawolves had a five-play, 74-yard drive highlighted by a 33-yard run by freshman Clinton Graham. Senior quarterback Brian Stanley's 13-yard pass to Phil Lombardi brought the Seawolves to within 14-7 with 1:28 remaining before intermission.

Stony Brook tied the score in the fourth quarter when Graham's 13-yard run tied the score at 14-14 with 12:20 remaining in the game.

In the first overtime, punter Mike Soto had his field goal attempt blocked. However, Jacksonville was unable to counter when the Dolphins' 36-yard attempt was wide left.

In the second overtime, Jacksonville had the first possesion, and their 27-yard field goal gave them a 17-14 lead.

The Seawolves had a chance to win, but on second down, freshman quarterback David Rodriguez was sacked and Stony Brook was faced with a third-and-18 situation. Rodriguez aimed for the end zone, but had his pass intercepted, giving the Dolphins the win.

Graham had 103 yards on 16 carries for the Seawolves, but the main highlight of the Seawolves' rushing game was senior Ralph Menendez. Menendez's 70 yards on 15 carries gives him 2,412 for his career, a new Stony Brook all-time rushing record.

Stanley had 101 yards passing, while Rodriguez was 2-11 for 15 yards.

The Seawolves are off until Nov. 11, when they travel to face Central Connecticut.