The Basics
Score: MNU 28 - Midland 49
Record: MNU (0-1), MU (1-0)
Location: Fremont, Neb.
FREMONT, Neb. - The Pioneers lost a high-scoring season opener at Midland on Saturday. In a wild 1st quarter, each team scored touchdowns on their first two possessions and the Pioneers led 14-13. MNU's first touchdown came on 4th and 9 from the 31-yard line when freshman QB
Levi Taylor found freshman tight end
Jackson Sherley to tie the game. After Midland scored to re-take the lead, Juvante Martin got loose and Taylor hit him for an 84-yard touchdown. Midland answered with 20 straight points in the 2nd quarter to seize control, but another big passing touchdown - this time 50 yards from Taylor to
Kobe Hardin - got the Pioneers back in the game before halftime.
In the 3rd quarter, MNU got closer by holding Midland to a field goal while recording a
Kobe Hardin 28-yard rushing touchdown. A 4th down stop in the red zone kept the Warriors in the lead, and Midland put the game out of reach with 2 touchdowns in the 4th.
Turning Point
Late in the 3rd quarter, MNU trailed by 8 and had a 3rd and 1 from the Midland 13, but the Warriors recorded back-to-back stops and ran away with the game in the 4th.
Individual Leaders
Levi Taylor was 14-26 for 226 yards and 3 touchdowns in his debut. Freshman
Jamar Moya led the rushing attack with 73 yards on 17 carries. Juvante Martin caught 10 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown. And
Tylondre Gardner recorded 16 tackles.
Inside the Box Score
MNU averaged 14.9 yards per pass.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at home vs. Graceland (0-1) at 1:00.
