Merchant Marine Academy freshman return specialist/wide receiver Vitelli hauled in four catches for 36 yards and a touchdown late in the fourth quarter that pulled the Mariners to within two points and they eventually beat WPI, 45-44 He also returned seven kickoffs 131 yards (18.7 yards per return), including a long of 27 yards, while returning two punts 18 yards (8.0 yards per return) with a long of 11 yards.