The Basics
Score:Â MNU 33 - William Penn 9
Record: MNUÂ (2-1), WPU (0-3)
Location:Â CBACÂ - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan.Â
-Â MNU took advantage of several turnovers to move to 2-1 on the season in a 33-9 victory over William Penn. The Pioneer defense made a stop on 4th down in the opening drive, but were forced to punt on the ensuing drive. The punt hit a Statesmen player, however, and MNU recovered at the 26-yard line. Two plays later,
Adrian Parsons found
Ethan Pritchard for a 13-yard touchdown, and MNU would never trail. The teams traded punts for a few possessions, then
Troy Hall forced a fumble in Penn territory and MNU scored 5 plays later.
Trevor Highley nailed a 35-yard field goal for a 16-0 lead, but Penn responded with a 95-yard touchdown pass to get on the board. Parsons found
Caleb Tanis for a 35-yard touchdown near the end of the half, and MNU went to the locker room leading 23-7.
Penn managed to score on a safety in the 2nd half, but MNU scored 10 more points for a 33-9 final.
"Really proud of how our team responded this week," said head coach
Paul Hansen. "We had a great week of practice and then we really executed the game plan."
Turning Point
MNU's first punt made contact with a Penn player and the Pioneers recovered and eventually scored.
Individual Leaders
Adrian Parsons was 19-32 for 186 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Cameron Finley had 19 carries for 123 yards and a touchdown.
Kaleb Bryant had a rushing touchdown.
Caleb Tanis had 4 catches for 69 yards and a touchdown.
Ethan Pritchard had a touchdown catch.
Trevor Highley hit a 35 and 21 yard field goal.
Troy Hall had an interception and a forced fumble.
Folasa Tofi and
Daylon Proctor each had a pick. And
Anthony Sao had 3 pass breakups.
Inside the Box Score
Despite the blowout score, MNU only out-gained WPU 408-385.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at #2 Grand View (3-0) at noon.
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