University of Minnesota Morris Athletics

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Morris football team fell to the University of Northwestern 46-14 in Upper Midwest Athletic Conference play Saturday afternoon in St. Paul, Minn.
 
On the opening drive, the Cougars held Northwestern to a punt, taking over at their own nine-yard line. Minnesota Morris was unable to gain any ground, and on fourth down, the snap sailed over the head of Trever Cockerill for a safety. The Eagles took advantage of the ensuing field position and found the end zone, extending their lead to 9-0 in a span of four minutes.
 
On their next drive, the Cougars started at their own 30-yard line. Rushes by Isaac Trajan and a pass to Manny Guy moved the chains before Tyler Monson broke off a 22-yard run. Bryson Drake then found Guy for a 24-yard completion to the one-yard line. Monson finished the drive with a one-yard touchdown run. Logan Ahlers made the extra point, cutting the deficit to 9-7 after the first quarter.
 
The Eagles scored on the first play of the second quarter and never looked back. Northwestern put the game out of reach by scoring 37 points in the second quarter.
 
The Cougars recorded the only score of the second half. Derrick Dohmen sacked the quarterback on fourth down, setting Minnesota Morris up at its own 42-yard line. On fourth down, Drake connected with Guy for a seven-yard gain to keep the drive alive before adding a 12-yard rush. Trajan then carried the ball three times, capping the drive with a 24-yard touchdown run to bring the final score to 46-14.
 
Drake threw for 162 yards, while Chris Ellert completed three passes for 49 yards. Guy led the receivers with 94 yards, followed by Brody Kircher with 56 yards. Trajan and Monson led the rushing attack with 72 yards each and one touchdown apiece.
 
Defensively, Arian Saenz led the Cougars with 17 tackles. Jackson Viemeister, Damaris Fields, and Dylan Young followed with seven tackles each. Young and Dohmen each recorded a sack, while Fields had two pass breakups.
 
The Cougars will host Martin Luther College on Oct. 17 at 1 p.m.