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Bearcats pull away in second half to defeat Nebraska-Kearney

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A pair of first half turnovers helped set the tone for 12th-ranked Northwest Missouri State to pull away with a 37-13 win over Nebraska-Kearney Saturday at Cope Stadium in MIAA football action.

Northwest improved to 3-1 on the season and 2-1 in league play against one of the league’s newest members. Playing with a depleted lineup that saw even more players go down Saturday as UNK fell to 0-4 overall and 0-4 in its first season in the MIAA.

The Bearcat defense forced three turnovers against a quarterback getting his first collegiate start and making the move from wide receiver. Running an option attack the Lopers were held scoreless in the first half despite outgaining the Bearcats in total yards, 152-134.

Northwest jumped on the scoreboard first when senior linebacker Collin DeBuysere stripped UNK running back, Tommy Flanagan and raced 86 yards for the first score of the game. DeBuysere finished with seven tackles and 2.5 tackles for a loss.

Both offenses would move the ball consistently in the first half, however neither could do damage as the Bearcats were held to a pair of Todd Adolf field goals. Adolf connected on field goals from 41-yards and 27-yards as Northwest took a 13-0 lead into the locker room.

After holding Northwest to a punt on its first series to start the second half, UNK would drive the ball 75-yards on 12 plays to make it a 13-7 game. The drive took nearly six minutes off the clock and looked like the Lopers would challenge the Bearcats.

However, going with the combination of Tyler Seals and Brady Bolles at quarterback, the Bearcats would score 17-unanswered points to build a 30-7 lead in the second half. Both quarterbacks would throw for over 100 yards in the win and toss one touchdown apiece.

Bolles would also lead the Bearcats in rushing for the second straight game as he carried the ball 14 times for 75 yards. The redshirt freshman also ran for a score late in the fourth quarter.

Offensively, Tyler Shaw finished with a career high 158 yards receiving with two touchdown catches. The first came on a 42-yard pass down the sideline from Seals to answer the Loper’s first score. After scrambling away from pressure, Bolles would also find Shaw deep, as he ran past the Loper secondary for the 78-yard pitch and catch.

Travis Chappelear led Northwest defensively with eight tackles and also blocked an extra point.

The Bearcats return home to face Northeastern State (Okla.) before a road trip during the month of October. The game will also be the MIAA TV Game of the Week with kickoff from Bearcat Stadium set for 2:30 p.m.

— NWMSU Sports Information —

Missouri Western soccer team loses heartbreaker to Northwest in 2 OTs

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The Missouri Western soccer team lost a heartbreaker against rival Northwest Missouri State University in double overtime 1-0 on Friday evening. The Griffons had four shots on goal in the contest but could not get one in the back of the net falling to 3-4 overall and 1-2 in MIAA action.

The two teams played over 100 mintues scoreless soccer, but in the 104th minute of play the Bearcats Elizabeth Walde scored from 12 yards out giving Northwest Missouri State the victory. The goal marked her third of the season.

The Griffons had five shots in the game as Katie Kempf led the way with two shots and one on goal until an injury sidelined her the rest of the game. Kelly Voigts made five saves in goal falling to 3-4 on the season.

The Bearcats had 12 shots with six on goal. Kiersten Mottl had two shots with two on goal off the bench while Anna Calgaard had four shots. Northwest had five corner kicks to the Griffons one improving to 4-3-1 overall and 2-1 in MIAA play.

The Griffons return to action on Friday, September 28 with a contest against MIAA newcomer #25 Central Oklahoma. Game time is set for 7:00 pm in St. Joseph, Mo.

— MWSU Sports Information —

Griffon volleyball gets swept by No. 8 Central Missouri

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The Missouri Western volleyball team fell in straight sets (25-19, 25-23, 25-12) against the 8th ranked Jennies of Central Missouri on Friday evening in the fieldhouse. Stephanie Hattey led the way with seven kills, 12 set assists and 15 digs. The Griffons fall to 7-5 overall and 1-3 in MIAA play.

Set one did not start well for MWSU getting down 11-2. The Griffons cut the Jennies lead to 14-10 after one of Meredith McCormick’s four kills in the set. The Jennies regained control finishing the set winning by six 25-19. The Jennies were led by Bradye Peniston with five kills while Julia Bates had 10 assists.

In set two the Griffons got down 14-8 but were able to rally cutting the UCM lead to 18-16 after a Hattey kill. Unfortunatly the Griffons could not get any closer as the Jennies won 25-23. Hattey had six kills in the set while Faubel had 11 of her 20 digs in set.

In set three the Griffons never got anything going falling 25-12. In the match the Griffons had 23 kills with McCormick finising with six. Jordan Chohon had eight set assists while as a team the Griffons had three blocks.

The Jennies finished with 48 kills hitting .222. Peniston led the way with 13 kills while Bates finished with 35 of the UCM’s 44 set assists. Annie Reilly had 24 of the Jennies 57 digs. UCM improves to 9-3 overall 3-0 in MIAA play.

The Griffons return to action on Saturday, September 22 when they take on MIAA newcomer Lindenwood. Game time is set for 1:00 pm in the MWSU Fieldhouse.

— MWSU Sports Information —

Bearcat volleyball team defeats Fort Hays State, 3-1

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The Northwest Missouri State volleyball team knocked off a gritty Fort Hays State team, 3-1, Wednesday evening in their toughest conference match yet this season to remain undefeated in conference play.

The game went back and forth through the first two sets with Northwest taking them both. Abby Graves helped give the Bearcats momentum throughout the game. She had key kills in the second set to help the Bearcats hang on finishing with 16 kills and three service aces in the win.

The Bearcats won 25-20, 25-22, 22-25, 25-23 to move to 8-4 overall and 4-0 in MIAA play. Fort Hays fell to 8-4 on the year and 2-2 in league play with the loss.

Brooke Bartosh led the team with 19 kills and a .421 attack percentage. Together setters, Dallas Gardner and Kirsten Hudgens totaled 49 assists to pace the offense.

In the third set, Fort Hays went up 9-3 to start the set. The Bearcats could not recover from the deficit as the Tigers took their only set of the match. Fort Hays was led by Sara Hewson and Jenna Ulrich who each totaled 11 kills.

Northwest regained its momentum in the fourth set as the two teams traded points. Graves and Bartosh, who was two kills shy of her career high, rallied the Bearcats to finish off the Tigers for the 25-23 win.

Tori Beckman totaled 21 digs against the Tigers. Going into Wednesday’s game Beckman was ranked second in the conference with 215 digs.

As a team the Tigers were outstanding defensively as they totaled 12 blocks. Kayla Zogelman accounted for six of the blocks. Zogelman also led the Tigers in assists with 29 for the night.

Northwest takes the weekend off before continuing its home stand against perennial league power and nationally ranked Washburn, Tuesday, Sept. 25 at Bearcat Arena. Tipoff from Maryville is set for 7 p.m.

— NWMSU Sports Information —

Northwest Cross Country teams now ranked in latest poll

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For the first time during the 2012 campaign both the Northwest Missouri State men’s and women’s cross country teams are ranked by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) poll released Wednesday.

The Bearcat men move into the rankings for the first time at No. 30 after a fourth place finish at the Woody Greeno Invitational last week. Northwest held steady in the Central Region rankings sitting at No. 6 which were released Tuesday.

Four MIAA teams join the Bearcats in the top 35 coaches’ poll, paced by Missouri Southern at No. 12. Central Missouri stands at No. 20, with Southwest Baptist at No. 22 and Fort Hays State at No. 26.

On the women’s side the Bearcats slipped two spots to No. 24 in the national rankings. In the Central Region rankings the Northwest women also saw their rankings slip one spot to No. 6 after opening the season at No. 5.

The Bearcat women are joined by Missouri Southern at No. 14 and Pittsburg State at No. 17 as the only other MIAA teams ranked ahead of Northwest. Southwest Baptist sits at No. 26 giving the league four teams in the USTFCCCA poll.

The Bearcats take the weekend off before heading north for the Roy Griak Invitational in Minneapolis, Minn. Saturday, Sept. 29.

— NWMSU Sports Information —

Griffons remain No. 5 in D2Football.com poll

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The Missouri Western football stayed at No. 5 this week in the D2Football.com media poll which was released on Tuesday morning.

The Griffons are 3-0 for the fourth time under Jerry Partridge after defeating MIAA newcomer Nebraska-Kearney 38-14 last week in Spratt Stadium.

This week the Griffons hit the road for the first time in 2012 traveling to Hays, Kan. to take on the Fort Hays State University Tigers.

Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. from Lewis Field Stadium. Last season the Griffons defeated the Tigers 55-17 in Hays on the last game of the regular season.

The game can be heard on the Griffon Sports Network (KFEQ 680 AM & KMRN 1360 AM) with pregame beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Click here to view the D2Football.com Top 25 poll.

— MWSU Sports Information —

Western women’s golfers finish 6th at Wildwood Lodge Invite

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The Missouri Western women’s golf squad finished in 6th place in the 16 team field at the Wildwood Lodge Invitational which was hosted by Concordia-St. Paul. The event was played at the Tartan Park Golf Course in Lake Elmo, Minn. The Griffons fired a two day total of 641 (321-34) finishing three strokes back of Drury 658 (326-332) and seven strokes back of Concordia-St. Paul 653 (319-334). The winner of the event was Augustana (SD) with a 620 (305-315) four strokes better than Grand Valley State 624 (316-308).

The Griffons were led by freshman Callie Wilson as she finished in a tie for 7th with a 155 (75-80). Natalie Bird finished in a tie for 10th firing a 158 (78-80). Shelby Stone, Casi Webb and Darcy Smith finished with 174 (84-90), 174 (84-90) and 177 (87-90) respectively. Anna Kloeppel played as an individual finising with a 179 (82-87).

The winner of the event was Kelly Hartigan of Grand Valley State firing a two round total of 149 (76-73) which was one stroke better than Emily Kvidera of Augustana (SD).

The Griffons return to action on September 22 and 23 when they return to Minnesota to take part in the Southwest Minnesota State University Invite. The event is being held in Marshall, Minn. at the Marshall Golf Club.

— MWSU Sports Information —

Missouri Western football moves up to No. 7 in AFCA Top 25

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The Missouri Western Griffons moved up one spot from No. 8 to No. 7 in the latest AFCA top 25 Division II coaches poll which was released on Monday.

Missouri Western will hit the road for the first time this season on Saturday, September 22 when they travel to Hays, Kan. to take on the Fort Hays State Tigers. Kickoff is set for 7:00 pm in Lewis Field Stadium. Last season the Griffons defeated the Tigers last season 55-17 in Hays on November 12th, 2011 in Hays, Kan.

The Griffons jumped six spots after shutting down MIAA newcomer Nebraska-Kearney 38-14 last Saturday in St. Joseph. MWSU is 3-0 and have been ranked in the top 25 in the last 11 polls and have received votes in 29 of the last 33 coaches polls.

Under Partridge, this is the fourth time the Griffons have been ranked in the top-10 and fourth time that MWSU has started 3-0.

Click here to view the AFCA Top 25 poll.

— MWSU Sports Information —

MIAA hands out weekly football awards

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Emporia State’s Tyler Eckenrode, Central Missouri’s Latavius Davis and Washburn’s Devon Conners were named the MIAA Athlete of the Week as voted on by a three member SID panel.

Offensive Athlete of the Week
Tyler Eckenrode, QB, Emporia State

Eckenrode has helped lead Emporia State to a 3-0 record for the first in five years as they picked up a 42-14 win over Central Oklahoma. He threw for over 300 yards for the third straight game going 22 of 39 for 310 yards and four touchdowns. He added 57 rushing yards on 13 carries also scoring a touchdown. He now has 1,185 yards of total offense on the season and has moved into third in career total offense at ESU with 5,905 yards. The 6-0 senior quarterback is a native of Houston, Texas where he competed at The Woodlands High School.

Defensive Athlete of the Week
Latavius Davis, DE, Central Missouri

Davis had nine total tackles, 4.5 tackles for a loss setting Lindenwood back 25 yards, three sacks and three forced fumbles as UCM earned a 35-28 victory. His first sack and forced fumble went for 20 yards and drove the Lions out of Mule territory. He also had a pass break-up on the drive from his defensive end position. His second sack and forced fumble of the night set up UCM at the LWU 12 yard line in the second quarter. His final sack and forced fumble drove LWU back to their own 28 yard line late in the game and forced a third and long that would result in a turnover sealing the UCM win. The 6-3 senior defensive end is a native of Blakley, Ga. where he competed at Early County High School before transferring to UCM from East Central Mississippi Community College.

Special Teams Athlete of the Week
Devon Connors, DB, Washburn

He blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown to give Washburn a 14-10 lead with 14:54 to play in the first half as they pulled out a 24-20 victory over Northeastern State. He also had five solo tackles in the game adding a pass break-up and an interception to seal the victory for the Ichabods. The 5-10 junior defensive back is a native of Aurora, Colo. where he competed at Overland High School.

— MIAA Press Release —

KSU’s Locket earns Big 12 weekly honor

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Following his third career kickoff-return touchdown last week against North Texas, Kansas State kick returner Tyler Lockett has been named the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.

It was the Wildcats’ second honor in as many weeks as Collin Klein picked up the offensive award following his performance against Miami. Since last year, K-State has a Big 12-leading 11 league player-of-the-week honors, including three by Lockett. The Tulsa, Okla., product was also named the special teams player of the week following the Kansas and Oklahoma State contests last season.

Last Saturday, Lockett answered a touchdown by the Mean Green with a 96-yard return for a score on the ensuing kickoff, which propelled the Wildcats to a 35-21 victory. The return for a touchdown was the third in Lockett’s career as he is now in sole possession of second place in the K-State record book and is two away from tying Brandon Banks’ record of five (2008-09).

The sophomore also ranks second nationally among active players in career kickoff return touchdowns. He finished the night with 119 yards on two kickoff returns, while he also caught one pass for six yards. Lockett was joined by Texas quarterback David Ash (offensive) and TCU linebacker Joel Hasley (defensive) in earning weekly honors from the Big 12.

No. 13 Kansas State (3-0) hits the road for the first time in 2012 and opens Big 12 play at No. 5 Oklahoma (2-0) Saturday night at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla. The game, which kicks off at 6:50 p.m., will be shown to a national audience as FOX College Football’s Game of the Week with Gus Johnson, Charles Davis and Julie Alexandria on the call. Additionally, the game will be shown by FOX Deportes, FOX’s Spanish-language channel, while fans can also hear the action on the K-State Sports Network.

— KSU Sports Information —

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