Castleton, Vt. (10/31/26) – The Kean University football team scored 45 straight points on their way to a 45-19 win over host Vermont State University Castleton on Saturday afternoon.
With the win, the Cougars improve to 3-4 overall and 2-3 in the NJAC.
Kean fell behind 13-0 in the first quarter but responded as Ty Kline connected on his first of five touchdowns on the afternoon, the first a 20-yard strike to Sal Marchione.
The Cougars took the lead for good early in the second quarter as Kline broke through with a one-yard rush.
Kean added one more before the break with a 89 yard drive that took almost six minutes off the clock. Kline capped the drive with a four-yard scamper and a 21-13 lead.
Kline needed just two plays to open the second half and add to Kean's advantage. First, he completed a 36-yard pass and he finished it off with a nine-yard run.
Anthony Lopez connected on a 25-yard field goal later in the quarter to add to Kean's lead (31-13).
Reigning NJAC Rookie of the Week Cole Dessicino recorded another interception and that led to more points as Rocco Pellegrini registered a 48-yard reception to Marasciulo.
Kline added to his resume early in the fourth quarter with a 43-yard pass to Christian Bujno and a 45-13 lead.
Kline was 14-for-17 with two touchdowns and 297 yards in the air along with three touchdowns and 62 yards on the ground. Marasciulo had four catches for 117 yards.
Stevenson Memo led the defense with nine tackles.
Kean returns home for their final home game of the season on Saturday.
