WEST HAVEN, Conn. (Interstat) — Jack O’Connell threw two touchdown passes and ran for another as Stonehill defeated New Haven 21-3 on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium.

O’Connell completed 14 of 18 passes for 192 yards and added 32 rushing yards on nine carries. Aidan Garrett caught a 25-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter and scored on a 1-yard run in the second. Torance Washington Jr. caught a 31-yard touchdown pass from O’Connell with 1:54 remaining before halftime. The Skyhawks led 7-3 after the first quarter and outscored New Haven 14-0 in the second. Stonehill improved to 1-1 following a season-opening loss to Bryant. New Haven, a non-divisional opponent, was held to a field goal in the first quarter.

Zaon Laney rushed for 105 yards on 16 carries for Stonehill. Shane Eason added 82 yards on 15 carries. Mo Seide intercepted a pass, and Kenny Seymour and Abdoul Bah each had a sack. O’Connell was the top performer.