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Mizzou’s Josey named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week

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Missouri sophomore tailback Henry Josey has been named co-Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Monday morning. Josey was recognized for his unbelievable performance against Western Illinois, where he ran for 263 yards on just 14 carries. It’s the first career Big 12 award for Josey.

With Missouri’s backfield ravished by injuries, Josey put the Tiger offense on his back with a per-carry average of 18.79, while also totaling three scores in just one half of action. He broke off scores of six yards and 21 yards in the first quarter, before closing out the first half with a 68-yard scamper with 52 seconds left on the clock to give the Tigers a 42-0 halftime lead.

His 263 yards is the highest single-game output by anyone in the NCAA so far this season, while his two quarters of work produced the fourth-highest single-game total in Missouri history, trailing only Devin West in 1998 (319 vs. Kansas), Brad Smith in 2003 (291 vs. Texas Tech) and Tony Temple in the 2008 Cotton Bowl (281 vs. Arkansas).

Josey’s outburst propelled him to first in the Big 12 and sixth nationally with a per-game average of 133.33. His per-rush average of 13.8 through three games leads the nation amongst those with at least 15 carries on the year. Josey is the first Missouri tailback since West won the award on Oct. 10, 1998 for his play against Iowa State.

Josey and the Tigers open up Big 12 action this weekend with a date against the No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners. Action will get underway at 7 p.m. CT and can be heard on ESPN 1550.

— MU Sports Information —

MIAA hands out weekly football honors

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Jamar Howard (Central Missouri), Nate Dreiling (Pittsburg State), and Jon Thomas (Pittsburg State) have been named MIAA Football Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 17 as selected by a conference SID panel.

MIAA OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Jamar Howard, WR, Central Missouri

Howard had a career day catching nine passes for a UCM school-record 230 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner with 2:33 to play in the game as the Mules passed for over 400 yards and racked up 532 yards in total offense. The senior from Cincinnati, Ohio, averaged 25.6 yards per catch. He set-up UCM’s first score of the game with a 71-yard catch and run to the ESU 13-yard line. With the Mules trailing 21-10 just before halftime, he broke free from the defense for a 40-yard touchdown reception to pull UCM to within 21-17 at the break. Howard had two key catches on the game-tying drive, including a 12-yarder on 3rd and 7 as UCM tied the game at 38-38. On the game-winning drive, he hauled in a 36-yard catch to set UCM up at the ESU 33. On 2nd and 5 from the ESU 9, he pulled down his second touchdown of the game to give UCM the 45-38 lead. Howard’s 230 yards broke the 42-year old school-record of 228 receiving yards, which was set by Eddie Coates in 1969.

MIAA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Nate Dreiling, LB, Pittsburg State

Dreiling led a Pitt State defense that forced four turnovers and limited Truman to 53 net rushing yards in a 27-26 victory Saturday (Sept. 17).  The Gorillas allowed just a pair of field goals and a fourth-quarter touchdown in the contest, as the Bulldogs also recorded a pair of defensive scores with an interception return and a blocked punt return.  Dreiling, a Hutchinson, Kan., native, recorded a pair of drive-halting interceptions while logging a team-leading 10 tackles.  The Gorillas limited reigning MIAA Offensive Player of the Week J.B. Clark to 16-for-40 passing with two QB sacks and four interceptions.

MIAA SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Jon Thomas, RS, Pittsburg State

Thomas sparked the Pitt State offense with a 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, just seconds after the No. 19 Gorillas had fallen behind 13-0 to Truman Saturday (Sept. 17).  The senior from Raytown, Mo., returned three kickoffs for a 48.0-yard average in the contest.  He also caught three passes for 42 yards in the game, including a pair of grabs on Pitt State’s final possession as the Gorillas drove 65-yards for the game-winning score in a 27-26 victory over the Bulldogs.

— MIAA News Release —

ABC to televise K-State game with Baylor on Oct. 1

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Kansas State’s Big 12 Conference opener against 17th-ranked Baylor will be among the nation’s most showcased contests on October 1 as the matchup between the Wildcats and Bears at Bill Snyder Family Stadium will be broadcast by ABC Sports, beginning at 2:30 p.m., K-State and Big 12 officials announced today.

K-State’s game against Baylor will be the 37th appearance all-time on ABC and will also mark the 17th time in the last 18 years that at least one Wildcat football game will air on ABC. Last season, the Wildcats knocked off UCLA, 31-22, in the season opener on the network.

Tickets still remain for the matchup with Baylor but are going fast following two sellout crowds for the Eastern Kentucky and Kent State games. Bowl and sideline level tickets are available for $55, while reserved view level tickets are available for just $35. Additionally, military personnel and veterans can purchase tickets for just $20 for Fort Riley Day at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

— KSU Sports Information —

Western soccer defeats Emporia in home opener

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The Missouri Western soccer team used two first half goals to pick up a 2-1 victory over the Emporia State Lady Hornets in non-conference action in Emporia, Kan. The Griffons took eight shots with nine on goals improving to 2-2 on the season. With the victory the Griffons have tied their win total from a season ago.

The Griffons had five shots in the opening frame with two finding the back of the net. Freshman Katie Kempf had a great game for the Griffons scoring her first goal of the game in the 28th minute putting Western up 1-0. Western went up 2-0 when Ashley Juravich took a Kempf pass beating Katrina Goscha in the right corner in the 43 minute of action.

The Lady Hornets did not give up as Hannah Carlson scored her first goal in the 45th minute of play cutting the Griffon lead to 2-1 just before the half.
The Griffons played good defense in the second half allowing three of Emporia’s nine second half shots on goal. Western had four shots in the second half with two on goal. Western goalie Kelly Voigts improves to 2-2 making five saves on the day.

K.C. Ramsell had three of the Griffons nine shots with two on goal while Juravich had two with two on goal. Both teams had 12 fouls while Emporia State had two corner kicks to the Griffons zero.

Emporia falls to 0-3-3 on the season despite out shooting the Griffons 17-9. Jessica Decker, Hannah Carlson, Ashleigh Harris and Jordan Foutch each had three shots in the game.

— MWSU Sports Information —

Missouri Western blanks Langston for second straight win

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For the first time since October 19, 2002 against Southwest Baptist (28-0) the Missouri Western football team recorded a shutout. Western defeated the Langston University Lions 47-0 in their first non-conference action of the season improving to 2-1.Western finished the game with 476 yards of total offense with 258 coming on the ground and 218 through the air.

Western took the opening kickoff right down the field but an interception by Langston defensive back Isaiah Ross on the goal line ended the Griffon threat. Western stopped the Lions on their first possession and then an Isaac Collins blocked punt set the Griffons up on the Langston seven yard line. Michael Hill plunged in from seven yards out for his first touchdown of the season and the Griffons first of the game with 10:43 to play in the first quarter.

The Lions took the next possession into Griffon territory but Western was able to stuff the Lions on a fourth and four. The Griffons took the ball 59 yards on 12 plays on the next possession with Taylor Anderson connecting on a 26 yard field goal with 2:28 to play in the half. Cody Kremer intercepted a Darrion Lewis pass on the next possession and once again Western had a nice drive going 49 yards on five plays with Anderson connecting on a 22 yard field goal putting the Griffons up 13-0 late in the first quarter.

Western continued to play well on both sides of the ball in the second quarter but only came away with two more Anderson field goals. One from 26 yards out and one from 19 yards out as time expired in the half helping Western to the 19-0 halftime lead.

Western had 234 yards at the half with Hill rushing 15 times for 57 yards and one touchdown. Reggie Jordan rushed once on a fake punt for 57 yards midway through the second quarter. Partridge connected on 7-of-19 passes for 105 yards as Adam Clausen had 48 yards on two catches which included a 42 yarder. Tom Madget led the Griffons with six tackles in the frame.

Lincoln had 96 yards in the half as Carlos Ross rushed six times for 17 yards. Lewis completed 10-23 passes with two interceptions. Darrow Barnes had four catches for 36 yards. Defensively Cayetano Hingle had five tackles leading the way for Langston.

The Griffon came out more determined in the second half scoring on their first play from scrimmage when Partridge connected with Tarrell Downing from 53 yards out putting Western up 26-0 early in the third quarter. Western scored again on a Partridge pitch and catch to Hill from four yards out with 8:42 to play in the quarter capping off a six play 55 yard drive.

Before the quarter was over Western tacked on one more touchdown when Partridge plunged in from one yard out as he accounted for three touchdowns in the game (2 passing, 1 rushing) capping off a four play 28 yard drive putting Western up 40-0 going into the fourth quarter.

Western put the icing on the cake late in the fourth when Dominic Thomas plunged in from ten yards giving Western the 47-0 victory.

The Griffons had another outstanding day defensively finishing with 10 tackles for a loss and five sacks. They also had three interceptions and blocked two punts. They put pressure on the Langston quarterbacks all day with five quarterback hurries. Madget finished with eight tackles while Bass had two sacks. Ben Pister had 1.5 sacks and four tackles.

Offensively Hill finished with 91 yards on 19 carries and onetouchdowns while Jerrin Walton had 47 on seven carries. Partridge had 199 yards through the air with two touchdown connecting on 12-of-24 passes. Hill had three catches while Clausen had two and Jordan had two for 36 yards.

The Lions had 212 yards with Ross finishing with 40 yards on 11 carries. Lewis had 99 yards passing connecting on 13-of-31 passes with three interceptions. Barnes had four catches for 36 yards. Hingle finished the game with 12 tackles and one sack.

Western hits the road for the first time this season when they travel to Topeka, Kan. to take on the 13th Washburn Ichabods in a nationally televised contest on Thursday, September 22. Kickoff is set for 7:00 pm from Yager Stadium. The game will be on CBS College Sports Network.

— MWSU Sports Information —

Bearcats destroy Lincoln Saturday, 73-7

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Playing in wet and sloppy field conditions the Northwest Missouri State football Bearcats took a 73-7 win over Lincoln University on Saturday afternoon at Dwight T. Reed Stadium in MIAA action.

Northwest stays unbeaten on the season at 3-0 and moves to 2-0 in league play without two senior captains in uniform, Jake Soy and Blake Christopher. The Blue Tigers fall to 1-2 on the year and 0-2 in conference action.

The Bearcats jumped out early on the Blue Tigers scoring four times in the first quarter to build a 24-0 lead. However, four turnovers from the Bearcats on wet field conditions kept the game scoreless in the second quarter.

Northwest would come out firing on all cylinders to start the second half as Trevor Adams replaced Christopher and threw four touchdown passes, two in each half. Adams would find Tyler Shaw for the second time of the day to build a 31-0 lead just three minutes into the third quarter.

With seven minutes left in the third quarter Adams’ final touchdown came on a 16-yard pass to Clint Utter pushing the Northwest lead 38-0. But it was the Bearcat defense the showed pride in the final 30 minutes of action.

Lincoln would score their only touchdown on a 90-yard kickoff return from Fred Fuller; however the Bearcats would not be outdone as Jordan Simmons returned the ensuing kickoff 75-yards to pay dirt for the first special teams touchdown of the year for the Bearcats.

Northwest would finish with 577 yards of total offense while holding under 150 total yards of offense. The Bearcat defense held the Blue Tigers to only 10 first downs in the game compared to 28 for Northwest.

The only blemish in the Bearcat blowout would be five Northwest turnovers. Trevor Adams was picked off twice and Tyler Seals once. It was the first time in 2011 the Bearcats allowed an interception and the first turnover since the opening drive of the season at Truman.

Northwest returns home to host Fort Hays State in the first ever blackout at Bearcat Stadium. Kickoff between the Bearcats and Tigers is set for 1 p.m.

— NWMSU Sports Information —

Josey, Mizzou run over Western Illinois

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Henry Josey rushed for three touchdowns and 263 yards while James Franklin threw for three scores as Missouri overwhelmed Western Illinois 69-0 on Saturday.

Missouri (2-1) set a school record with 744 yards of offense and tied a school record for most points scored while holding Western Illinois (1-2) to just one first down and 44 total yards. That outburst broke the previous record of 665 yards against Kansas in 1949.

The Tigers built a 42-0 halftime lead against the overmatched Leathernecks of the Football Championship Subdivision. Josey scored on rushes of 6, 21 and 68 yards, breaking his career high of 112 yards in the first quarter. He didn’t play in the second half, missing a chance to top Devin West’s school-record 319 yards against Kansas in 1998.

Wes Kemp caught two TDs for Missouri, and backup QB Jimmy Costello threw his first career touchdown in fourth-quarter mop-up duty.

— Associated Press —

Griffon volleyball wins home & MIAA opener against Fort Hays

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Missouri Western opened up MIAA and home action with a 3-0 (25-17, 26-24, 25-21) victory over the Fort Hays State Tigers on Saturday afternoon in the MWSU Fieldhouse. Western improves to 5-4 overall and 1-0 in MIAA play. Senior’s Tahler Johnston and Alex Behnke led the way with 12 and 11 kills respectively. Both players have had double digit kills in five different matches this season.

The two teams played set one close for the first 16 points as the score was tied at eight. Western used a 7-1 run pushing their lead to 15-9 after a kill by Stephanie Hattey. Western continued to play well outscoring the Tigers 10-8 on their way to a 25-17 set one victory. Western hit .375 in set one with 18 kills. Tahler Johnston led the way with five kills while Hattey recorded 14 set assists. Fort Hays had nine kills with Kylee Hoagland collecting four.

The Griffons opened up set two scoring five of the first seven points after two kills from Alex Behnke. The Tigers gained momentum the next half of the match taking a four point lead at 15-11 after a 13-6 run. Western stayed poised battling back little by little. The Griffons scored the final four points of the set claiming the 26-24 victory and taking a 2-0 lead in the match. Western had 16 kills with Hannah Zimmerman and Behnke both recording four in the set. Hattey had 15 set assists while Faubel had 10 digs. The Tigers had nine kills with Madison Schwartz collecting five.

The two teams played set three close for the first 18 points as the score was tied at nine. Western opened up a four point lead at 15-11 after a kill by Zimmerman. Both teams scored 10 points the rest of the way as Western was able to claim the 25-21 set three victory and the 3-0 victory in the match.

Hattey finished the match with 39 set assists while Faubel, Kelley Scannell and Johnston had 16, 10 and 10 digs respectively. Meredith McCormick led the way in hitting percentage hitting .333 with seven kills in 15 attempts. Western had 47 kills and 55 digs in the match.

Fort Hays falls to 6-5 on the season and 0-3 in MIAA play. They had 29 kills with Schwartz leading the way with nine. Kayla Zoglman had 25 set assists while Tacie Hileman had 21 of their 57 digs.

Western returns to action on Friday, September 23 when they hit the road to take on the 22nd ranked Hornets of Emporia State. Game time is set for 7:00 pm in Emporia, Kan. in White Auditorium.

— MWSU Sports Information —

K-State shuts out Kent State Saturday

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Kansas State didn’t need any late-game heroics this time.

David Garrett returned an interception 45 yards for a first-quarter touchdown, Collin Klein dazzled with his legs and the Wildcats beat penalty-prone Kent State 37-0 on Saturday night for their first shutout in more than five years.

Kansas State, which needed a touchdown pass by Klein in the closing minutes two weeks ago to beat Eastern Kentucky, had no such trouble with the Golden Flashes. The Wildcats scored on five of six first-half drives to build a 34-0 lead, and then coasted through an uneventful second half.

They’ll carry some momentum into a high-profile showdown at Miami next weekend.

Klein finished with 139 yards rushing and 74 yards passing, nearly becoming the first Kansas State quarterback since Allen Webb in 2004 to eclipse 100 yards in each category. He had a hand in all three touchdowns scored by the offense, two on the ground and one through the air.

Kansas State (2-0) didn’t give him much help — John Hubert and Robert Rose each had 29 yards rushing — but the defense more than made up for the paltry offense. The Wildcats held the second-worst offense in the Football Bowl Subdivision to 12 first downs and 199 yards.

Trayion Durham had 72 yards rushing for Kent State (0-3), while Spencer Keith was 11 of 23 for 81 yards with a pair of interceptions.

The Golden Flashes didn’t do much to help themselves, committing 11 penalties for 136 yards. That included eight personal fouls, one of which spoiled a first-and-goal situation at the Kansas State 3 in the fourth quarter. The Wildcats managed to keep the Golden Flashes out of the end zone to secure their first shutout since beating Florida Atlantic 45-0 on Sept. 9, 2006.

Garrett’s interception set the tone for the game.

The senior cornerback waited until Keith finally unloaded a looping pass toward Eric Adeyemi near the sideline. Garrett deftly stepped in its path and corralled the ball near his shoestrings, and took off untouched 45 yards down the sideline to give Kansas State a 7-0 lead.

It was the first interception returned for a touchdown by Kansas State since Jeffrey Fitzgerald did it against Texas Tech on Oct. 10, 2009.

The Wildcats’ offense started purring for the first time all season on their next series.

Backed up to his 3 after a false start, Klein picked his way through the line for a 46-yard gain on first down, and Kansas State methodically marched the rest of the way. Kent State helped with a pair of personal fouls, and Klein capped the 95-yard drive with a 5-yard scoring run.

It was the first of three straight drives that Kansas State turned into touchdowns.

The Wildcats went 98 yards the next time they had the ball, converting four third downs along the way, the final one when Klein hit Sheldon Smith sliding just across the goal line for a 3-yard TD toss that made the score 21-0.

Unable to get anything going offensively, Kent State resorted to trying a fake punt after its next drive stalled, but even that failed. The turnover gave Kansas State the ball at the Golden Flashes’ 48, and Klein completed three straight passes before scampering in from 4 yards out for another score.

Anthony Cantele tacked on a pair of field goals for Kansas State, and the Golden Flashes were well on their way to starting 0-3 for the first time since the 2000 season.

— Associated Press —

Northwest soccer handles Southwest Baptist, 2-0

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Northwest Missouri State University soccer team blanked the Southwest Baptist Bearcats 0-2 Saturday afternoon at Bearcat Pitch as Northwest goalkeeper Kelsey Adams recorded her second shutout of the season.

The Bearcats are now 2-2-2, 1-0 MIAA after tying Truman 0-0 Thursday.  With the loss Southwest Baptist University fell to 1-4-1, 0-1 MIAA.

Northwest was outshot in the first half 14-9 with Adams having eight saves.

Northwest went on the attack in the second half outshooting Southwest Baptist 15-3.  Victoria Von Mende struck first for the Bearcats when she scored her fifth goal of the season in the 51st minute.  Northwest would strike again and put the game out of reach in the 71st minute when Tammie Eiberger scored her seventh goal of the season.

Southwest Baptist had six corner kicks in the contest while the Bearcats had four.  Kelsey Adams recorded nine saves in the match for Northwest.  Megan Link saved thirteen shots for the Bearcats of Southwest Baptist.

The Bearcats (2-2-2, 1-0 MIAA) continue MIAA action this week when they host the No. 25 ranked University of Central Missouri Jennies (4-1-0, 0-0 MIAA) at Bearcat Pitch on Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m.  Central Missouri was picked to win the MIAA in the preseason coaches’ poll.

— NWMSU Sports Information —

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