Pioneers Fall at Culver-Stockton

The Basics
Score: MNU 29 - Culver-Stockton 44
Record: MNU (1-1), CSC (1-1)
Location: Poulton Stadium - Canton, Mo.

CANTON, Mo. - MNU dug themselves a big first-half hole and couldn't recover in a 44-29 loss at #22 Culver-Stockton on Satuday. The Pioneer offense couldn't find traction, and a fumbled punt snap and a blocked punt twice set up the Wildcats in MNU territory. Culver scored 5 touchdowns before the Pioneers found their footing, and took a 34-0 lead. MNU got on the board late in the first half, but the Wildcats scored again for a 41-7 halftime lead.

The Pioneers made some noise in the second half, recording 3 touchdowns and holding Culver to just a fourth quarter field goal, but the deficit was too great and MNU lost by 15.

Turning Point
MNU's opening drive ended with a fumbled punt snap followed by a 1-play touchdown.

Individual Leaders
Blake Atkins was 13-21 for 205 yards and 2 touchdowns. Shawn Cherry ran for 36 yards and a touchdown. Isaiah Williams, Caleb Tanis, and Silas Templeton each recorded 1 touchdown reception. And Tyrell Coleman record an interception.

Inside the Box Score
Despite the lopsided score, Culver only out-gained MNU 447-418.

Up Next
The next game is Saturday at College Boulevard Activities Center vs. William Penn at 6:00.