MARYVILLE, Missouri, — The Northwest Missouri State Bearcats returned to their winning ways with a 41-0 victory over Emporia State after an almost two hour weather delay. The attendance was 6,141 people for Military Appreciation Day.

Northwest’s offense piled up 450 yards of total offense, 267 through the air and 183 on the ground. The defense held the Hornets to only 194 yards of total offense, 151 yards passing and 43 yards rushing. The Bearcats only gave up 11 first downs compared to their 18.

Northwest scored 27 of their 41 in the first half on three passing touchdowns by Braden Wright, including two over 70 yards to Alec Tatum (72 yds) and Jaime Taylor (80 yards).The Bearcats added one rushing touchdown by Josh Caldwell to end the half.

Wright had one rushing touchdown in the second half to finish with four total touchdowns and 312 total yards on the day. The last touchdown was scored by running back Brody McMahon from one yard out. Alec Tatum finished with three catches and 105 yards.

Northwest has six tackles for loss on the day, including two sacks by sophomore Sam Roberts. Sam Roberts and Jackson Barnes led the team in tackles with 7 total on the game. The Bearcats defense also forced seven 3-and-outs on the day and four turnover on downs.

The Bearcats will be back in action next Saturday at 2 p.m. in Pittsburg, Kan. to face the undefeated Pittsburg State Gorillas.

— Northwest Athletics —