Offensive slump not enough to beat #4 IWU, 21-52
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Indiana Wesleyan (IN) (8-0) | 21 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 52 |
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Saint Francis (Ind.) (4-4) | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
FORT WAYNE, IN – Your University of Saint Francis Cougars hosted highly ranked #3 Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats on Saturday afternoon. After many miscues, the Cougars could never get it going throughout the game. USF found themselves behind early and never got going losing 52-21.
After giving up a scoop and score on the offense's opening drive for the Cougars. This set the tone for the game as Grant Gremel threw for 11-33 on his passes and gave up 4 interceptions. Nothing came from the offense until the Cougars were down 21-0 where David Smith caught a pass from 8 yards out, hurdled a man, and into the endzone with 2:28 left in the second quarter. However, the comeback was out of reach after finding themselves down 31-7 at the half.
The game got away from the Cougars, ruining their chances of getting a comeback going and the rest was history.
Notable plays: Derek Overbay 25 yd yard score making it 45-14 with 7:02 left in the 3rd. As well as a Ja'Saun Lambert 1 yd touchdown with 2:47 in the fourth.
A notable stat and a strong showing from Nate Talhelm with 14 total tackles on the day.
The Cougars will be back home vs undefeated #19 ranked Concordia starting at 1:00 PM on November 4th at Bishop D'arcy Stadium for senior day. Get your tickets now!
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