The Basics
Score: MNU 46 - Culver-Stockton 20
Record: MNU (2-1), CSC (2-1)
Location: - Canton, Mo.
CANTON, Mo. - The Pioneers used a big 2nd quarter to earn their 25th straight victory over Culver-Stockton on Saturday. Neither of the teams' first 2 drive yielded any points, but the Pioneers got on the board after a 6-play 50-yard drive completed by QB
Austin Blackston's 17-yard scramble. Culver tied the game on the ensuing drive, but it was all MNU after that.
The Pioneers scored early in the second half with a Blackson to
Jamain Lang 24-yard strike, and
O'Neil Williams III picked off a pass at the Culver 20 to set up MNU in the red zone. Blackston found
Arnold Adams for 18 yards on the first play, and MNU led 21-7. After a 4th-down stop, the Pioneers marched 78 yards in 11 plays for a
Jamar Moya 1-yard touchdown run to take a commanding lead into halftime.
MNU picked up a safety early in the 2nd half, but Culver responded with a touchdown drive. The Pioneers came right back with a Blackston to Arnold 29-yard touchdown pass, and
Jamar Moya put the game on ice with a 41-yard touchdown burst late in the game.
Turning Point
MNU's 21-point 2nd quarter, highlighted by the
O'Neil Williams III interception and ensuing touchdown, put the Pioneers way up.
Individual Leaders
Austin Blackston was 18-24 for 203 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also ran for 101 yards and a score.
Jamar Moya had 20 carries for 176 yards and 2 touchdowns. Sherley Jackson had 5 catches for 72 yards.
Arnold Adams caught 4 balls for 60 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Jamain Lang recorded a touchdown catch. And
Ryan Huerta (12) and
Isaiah Robinson (11) recorded double-digit tackles.
Inside the Box Score
Culver gained 2 more first downs than MNU.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at home (ODAC) vs. William Penn at 2:30.
