BABSON PARK, Fla. - The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's flag football team defeated No. 7 Webber International University by a final score of 21-12 on Monday, March 9.

The Warriors were first to get on the scoreboard in the opening quarter, using a 10-play drive to find the end zone and take a 6-0 lead. Jianna Reyes rushed for a one-yard touchdown to put the Cougars on the board before completing the extra-point pass to begin the third quarter. Later in the period, Reyes added another rushing touchdown from seven yards out to give Saint Francis a 14-6 advantage. Webber responded with a 59-yard touchdown pass to cut the deficit to 14-12. Reyes later connected with Nina Kamma-Hill for a four-yard touchdown pass to secure the 21-12 upset victory.

The Cougars finished with 275 yards of offense, including 255 passing yards and 20 rushing yards. Reyes completed 33 of 38 pass attempts for 249 yards and one touchdown. Reyes also recorded two rushing touchdowns on 10 carries. Haylee Weatherspoon hauled in eight receptions for 89 yards, while Wilma Gardner added 13 catches for 81 yards.

Defensively, Saint Francis recorded 20 flag pulls, with Peyton Pries leading the way with eight solo tackles and a pass breakup. Madison Myers-Rebidas finished with two interceptions and two pass breakups, while Haylee Weatherspoon also added an interception.

Up next, the Cougars (3-3) will face No. 3 Warner University on March 10. Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. in Lake Wales, Florida. 

Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs through the College of Health Sciences and the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business. In addition to its traditional programs, Saint Francis designs focused curricula for working adults in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Lafayette and online. Saint Francis Downtown houses the music technology program while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. The University of Saint Francis, recognized as an NAIA Five-Star Champion of Character institution, has 21 athletic programs boasting two individual and four team NAIA national championships. More than 1,900 students from a broad geographic region attend Saint Francis.