The Basics
Score: MNU 12 - Central Methodist 59
Record: MNU (6-2, 1-1), CMU (1-7, 0-2)
Location: ODAC | Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers bounced back after a tough loss to dominate Central Methodist 59-12 on Homecoming Saturday. The teams traded field goals in the first quarter before an interception from
Maxwell Webber led to a 6-play touchdown drive and a 9-3 lead.
Shawn Cherry broke through the defense and ran for a 66-yard touchdown early in the second quarter, and a trick play on the PAT was good for 2 points and a 17-3 lead.
Elias Carson recorded a pick deep in CMU territory, and an 11-play 87-yard drive ended with an
Adrian Parsons to
Paul Saint Louis 12-yard touchdown. After stopping CMU on 4th down, MNU went 66 yards in 3 plays for a 31-3 halftime lead.
The Pioneers kept extending the lead in the 2nd half, including an
Adrian Parsons 61-yard scramble for a touchdown, and MNU won 59-12.
Turning Point
MNU won the 2nd quarter 22-0 to pull away.
Inside the Box Score
MNU out-gained CMU 706 to 345.
Individual Leaders
Adrian Parsons was 22-27 for 310 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also ran for 106 yards and a touchdown.
Shawn Cherry had 12 carries for 121 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Arlandes Mitchell had 8 catches for 109 yards.
EJ Rogers caught 4 passes for 87 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Myles Hymes and
Paul Saint Louis each had a touchdown catch. And
Maxwell Webber,
Elias Carson, and
Matthew Potucek each recorded an interception.
Up Next
The next game is Senior Day on Saturday at home vs. Missouri Baptist (1-6, 0-2) at 1:00.
