The Slippery Rock University Football team improved their record to 6-0 Saturday afternoon in Erie, PA as they defeated Mercyhurst 31-28.
Slippery Rocks offense racked up 449 total yards in the game with 335 passing yards and 114 rushing yards. Wide receiver Milly Raye caught 10 passes for 121 yards and one touchdown. Marcus Johnson also caught four passes for 104 yards and one touchdown. Sophomore Tight End Dylan Stapleton caught three passes and one touchdown, which was the first TD of his career at SRU.
The Rock will play IUP next Saturday in Slippery Rock for Homecoming. Coverage of that game can be heard on 97.7 The Rock Station and online at 977rocks.com. Kick off is set for 2:05 p.m. Airtime is 1:30 p.m.