The Basics
Score: MNU 23 - Culver-Stockton 9
Record: MNU (5-1), CSC (2-4)
Location: - ODAC - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - MNU slowed Culver-Stockton's offense and pulled away late in a 23-9 victory on Saturday. After a sloppy and scoreless first quarter,
Levi Taylor connected with
Arnold Adams for a 48-yard touchdown pass to open the 2nd quarter. Another touchdown pass in the final minute of the half gave MNU a 13-0 halftime lead.
In the second half, the Wildcats got on the board with a safety, but MNU responded with a KJ Littlejohn Jr. forced fumble and a
Pablo Pereira field goal to take a 16-2 lead. Culver answered with a touchdown near the end of the 3rd quarter, but the MNU defense stood firm the rest of the way.
Two straight 3-and-outs put the game deep into the 4th quarter, and a 73-yard touchdown burst from
Jamar Moya with under 4 minutes remaining put the game away.
Turning Point
The Pioneer defense held Culver's passing offense - which averaged nearly 300 yards per game - to just 160 yards.
Individual Leaders
Levi Taylor completed 21 passes for 249 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Jamar Moya rushed for 138 yards with a touchdown and caught a career-high 8 passes for 65 yards.
Julian Noriega and
Arnold Adams recorded touchdown receptions.
Ryan Huerta had 17 tackles and a fumble recovery. And
Jackson Berck had 13 tackles, including 2 for loss, 2 pass break-ups, and a forced fumble.
Inside the Box Score
MNU had four 4th-down stops.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at Baker (4-2) at 6:00.
