BROOKVILLE, N.Y. — Three consecutive conference wins have put Long Island University atop the NEC football standings entering Saturday's matchup against Stonehill at Shark Stadium.

The Sharks are 3-0 in conference play following wins over Mercyhurst, Duquesne and Wagner.

LIU's defense held Wagner to 30 rushing yards and 226 total yards in a 14-9 road win Oct. 17. The Sharks rushed for 229 yards, with running back Sam Slade gaining 121 yards on 19 carries and quarterback Luca Stanzani adding 83 yards and a touchdown.

Slade supplied the deciding score through the air. On fourth down, he connected with tight end Gianni Marino for a 4-yard touchdown with 1:08 left in the third quarter.LIU's defense held Wagner scoreless the rest of the way.

The win followed a 27-24 result against Mercyhurst and a 17-14 road win at Duquesne. 

Kickoff is scheduled for noon Oct. 24, with coverage on NEC Front Row.

After Stonehill, LIU visits New Haven on Nov. 7 before returning home to face Central Connecticut on Nov. 14. The Sharks close the regular season Nov. 21 at Robert Morris.