The Basics
Score: MNU 41 - Graceland 21
Record: MNU (5-1), GU (3-3)
Location: Huntsman Field | Lamoni, Iowa
LAMONI, Iowa - MNU shook off an early deficit to win convincingly at Graceland on Saturday. The opening Pioneer drive ended with a sack fumble, and the Yellowjackets quickly turned it into points with a touchdown. MNU responded with a 61-yard touchdown strike from
Adrian Parsons to
EJ Rogers, and blocked a field goal attempt on the next drive. Another long pass from Parsons to Rogers set up the Pioneers at the 3-yard line, and
Kaleb Bryant found paydirt for a 13-7 lead. The defense found another stop, then went 40 yards in 9 plays for another score and a 20-7 first quarter lead.
Maxwell Webber ended the next Graceland drive with an interception, and the teams traded punts for the next few drives. Graceland found the end zone with 4 minutes left in the half to close the gap, but the Pioneers answered right back with a Parsons to
JD Kolb 30-yard touchdown, and MNU led 27-14 at the break.
The second half started with 4 punts, and Jonathon Brown picked off a pass deep in Graceland territory to give MNU a long field. The drive ended with 1 play, however, when Parsons connected with
Arlandes Mitchell for an MNU passing record 92-yard touchdown pass.
Another touchdown ended a 7-play 70-yard drive for a 41-14 lead, and MNU cruised to a 20-point victory.
Turning Point
Jonathon Brown's interception followed by a 92-yard touchdown put MNU up by 20.
Inside the Box Score
MNU recorded 522 yards of offense.
Individual Leaders
Adrian Parsons was 16-26 for 392 yards and 4 touchdowns.
EJ Rogers had 3 catches for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Arlandes Mitchell had 2 catches for 92 yards and a touchdown.
JD Kolb recorded a touchdown catch.
Cameron Finley rushed for 67 yards.
Kaleb Bryant had 2 rushing touchdowns. Jonathon Brown had 7 tackles and an interception. And
Maxwell Webber had a pick.
Up Next
After a bye week, the next game is Saturday, October 14 at Baker (4-1) at 1:00.
