The Basics
Score: MNU 19 - Peru State 34
Record: MNU (0-1), GVU (1-0)
Location: - Duke Williams Stadium - Des Moines, Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa - The Pioneers lost the season opener at #12 Grand View 34-0 on Thursday. The MNU defense held the Vikings scoreless in 3 first-quarter drives, but the offense failed to gain any traction. Grand View opened the 2nd quarter by finishing a touchdown drive, then recorded a field goal and another touchdown on their next two drives to take a 17-0 lead into halftime.
The second half was a carbon copy of the first. After a scoreless 3rd quarter, the Vikings finished a touchdown drive to start the 4th then made a field goal and scored a touchdown on their next two drives for a 34-0 victory.
Turning Point
Late in the 1st half, Grand View scored a touchdown to go up 3 scores.
Individual Leaders
Levi Taylor completed 10 passes for 82 yards.
Jamar Moya had 17 carries for 39 yards and 2 catches for 16 yards.
Ryan Huerta recorded 16 tackles. And
Chris Hannible and
Jalen McQueen forced a fumble apiece.
Inside the Box Score
This was the first time MNU has been shut out since the national semifinal at Sioux Falls in 2010.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday the 7th at home vs. Graceland (0-1) at 1:00.
