RPI senior defensive back Ryan Buss was the leading tackler with five stops, all unassisted, on a defense that held Maritime off the scoreboard in a 38-6 win in the ECAC Scotty Whitelaw Bowl. The Privateers lone touchdown came on a blocked punt. As a unit, RPI's defense allowed just eight first downs in the game (4 rushing, 4 passing) and a total of 130 yards with only 43 on the ground and 87 through the air.