The Basics
Score: MNU 38 - Missouri Valley 17
Record: MNU (6-4, 1-3), MVC (3-7, 0-4)
Location: ODAC - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - Jairan Manning rushed for 244 yards as MNU beat Missouri Valley 38-17 on Saturday. Manning had the 3rd highest single-game total in MNU history. The Pioneers started their first drive from the 1-yard line after a Valley punt. MNU didn't even reach 3rd down in a 12-play 99-yard touchdown drive capped by a Manning score, and the Pioneers never trailed. Even a muffed punt near the end of the first quarter only cost a field goal, and Manning took the next offensive play 79 yards for a touchdown.
Pablo Pereira opened the 2nd half with a 42-yard field goal, and an onside kick gave the Pioneers the ball back right away.
Blake Atkins found
Julian Noriega for a 20-yard strike, and MNU cruised to the finish.
Turning Point
MNU's 99-yard opening-possession touchdown drive set the tone.
Individual Leaders
Jairan Manning had 21 carries for 244 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Blake Atkins was 9-15 for 112 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Julian Noriega had 6 catches for 69 yards and 2 touchdowns. And
Ryan Huerta and
Anthony Sao recorded 8 tackles apiece.
Inside the Box Score
MNU had 21 first downs compared to Valley's 11.
Up Next
The next game is Senior Day on Saturday at home vs. Central Methodist (5-4, 2-2) at 1:00.
