The Basics
Score: Baker 31 – MNU 14
Record: MNU (6-4, 3-2), Baker (7-1, 3-1)
Location: Baldwin City, Kan.

BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – MNU was held scoreless in the second half as Baker pulled away for a 31-14 victory in Heart of America Athletic Conference football action Saturday. The Pioneers trailed by just 7 points at halftime, but the Wildcats scored 10 unanswered points after the break to secure the win.

Baker struck first midway through the opening quarter when the Wildcats intercepted a pass and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown for a 7-0 lead.

MNU answered immediately with a 5-play, 70-yard touchdown drive. Spensar Seiger broke free for a 56-yard scoring run.

The Wildcats regained the lead on the final play of the quarter for a 39-yard touchdown pass, completing a 6-play, 86-yard drive.

MNU put together a lengthy possession in the second quarter, moving 62 yards in 15 plays and consuming 8:34 of game time. However, the drive ended with an interception. Baker capitalized with a 3-play, 74-yard drive, highlighted by a 60-yard touchdown pass, extending the lead to 21-7 with 1:21 remaining in the half.

The Pioneers responded quickly. Seiger directed a 7-play, 73-yard drive in just 56 seconds, connecting with Sherman Smith for a 6-yard touchdown with 19 seconds remaining.

MNU opened the third quarter with a 3-and-out, and Baker took advantage. The Wildcats marched 73 yards in 8 plays, with Gavin Fellingham scoring on a 2-yard run to push the lead to 28-14 with 9:45 remaining in the quarter.

The Pioneers struggled to establish offensive rhythm throughout the second half, punting on 4 consecutive possessions before Baker added a 27-yard field goal with 2:13 remaining in the game.

MNU finished with 283 yards of total offense, including 143 rushing and 140 passing. Seiger led the ground attack with 79 yards and a touchdown on 8 carries, while Devin Andrews added 53 yards on 13 attempts. Seiger also completed 15 of 33 passes for 140 yards and a touchdown.

Turning Point
Baker's 8-play, 73-yard touchdown drive to extend its lead to 28-14.

Individual Leaders
Spensar Seiger: 15-of-33 passing, 140 yards, 1 touchdown; 8 carries, 79 yards, 1 touchdown
Devin Andrews: 13 carries, 53 yards
Zane Hall: 5 receptions, 53 yards
Sherman Smith: 1 reception, 6 yards, 1 touchdown
Malaki Bouchard: 8 tackles, 1 tackle for loss
Kevin Ledesma-Garcia: 6 tackles, 1 tackle for loss
Donyae Williams: 5 tackles
Terry Vester: 5 tackles, 2 quarterback hurries
Jeramiah Scott: 5 tackles

Up Next
After a bye, the next game is Saturday, November 14 at William Woods at 1:00.