Adrian Parsons Sets NAIA Record in Season-Closing Game

The Basics
Score: MNU 58 - Benedictine 70
Record: MNU (3-8, 1-4), BC (7-4, 3-2)
Location: Larry Wilcox Stadium - Atchison, Kan.

Atchison, Kan. - Adrian Parsons broke the all-time NAIA single-season passing yards record, but MNU lost a shootout at Benedictine 70-58 on Saturday. The score was 21-17 after one quarter, and the scoring never stopped. The Ravens scored multiple touchdowns in every quarter, and MNU did the same except for the 2nd.

"I'm really proud of our guys and how we competed," said head coach Paul Hansen. "Our guys made some really good plays throughout the game. Unfortunately we didn't get the results we wanted. We will return several starters next year, so it's important we have a very good off season. The future is very bright. I would like to thank our seniors for their contributions to MNU Football program the last four years. They have laid the foundation for the MNU Football program."

Turning Point
Benedictine won the 2nd quarter 21-7 to take a multi-possession lead.

Individual Leaders
Adrian Parsons was 33-54 for an NAIA-record 659 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also rushed for 49 yards (84 yards without sacks) and a touchdown. Colinje Wilridge ran for 47 yards and a touchdown. Caleb Tanis capped his historic season with 6 catches for 182 yards and 2 touchdowns. He finished the 2021 season with an NAIA-leading and MNU-record 22 touchdowns. Paul Saint Louis had 6 catches for 117 yards and a touchdown. Myles Hymes added 5 catches for 114 yards and a score. Troy Hall had 10 tackles. And Jaxon Malone and Chris Brown each recorded a pick.

Inside the Box Score
The teams combined for 1,454 yards.

Up Next
The next game is the 2022 season opener.