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Game Recap: Football | | NWC Athletic Communications

Northwestern Posts Second Shutout of Season in Mitchell

MITCHELL, S.D. – No. 15 Northwestern returned to South Dakota for another GPAC matchup on Saturday, shutting out the Tigers of Dakota Wesleyan, 23-0.

The Tigers' initial drive was short-lived, stalling after three plays and resulting in a 36-yard punt that placed the Red Raiders at their own 43-yard line. The Raiders advanced 28 yards over nine plays, highlighted by Colby Duncan's 11-yard rush, but their drive ended with no points put on the board. A subsequent drive by DWU was marred by a sack from Caden Meyer, forcing a Tiger punt. The Raiders then executed a series of successful rushes, including a 10-yard gain by Gardner Casey, but the quarter concluded with the team at the Tigers' 10-yard line and no score on the board.

The Red Raiders put points on the board to start the second with a 25-yard field goal by Gianna Bennett at 13:05, followed by another successful 30-yard field goal by Bennett at 07:11, making it 6-0. The Tigers struggled to maintain momentum, with Jaxson Hildebrand coming through for a sack on in negative territory. Near the end of the quarter, the Raiders capitalized on a fumble recovery by Lane Kenny, leading to a 36-yard pass from Duncan to Sam Remmerde, setting up a one-yard touchdown run by Casey in the final minute. Bennett's extra point was good, solidifying a 13-0 lead for the Raiders at the half.

After a scoreless third quarter, Trystin Voss continued to keep Dakota Wesleyan's offense searching for answers, coming up with a third-down sack that set up a Northwestern scoring drive. The Raiders capitalized on their next possession with Duncan's 63-yard rush, setting up his five-yard touchdown pass to Carson Ness at 6:09. Later, Zach Vander Griend added an interception for the Raiders, leading to a 33-yard field goal by Bennett at 3:53, solidifying a 10-point quarter and a 23-0 victory.

GAME NOTES
  • Northwestern outgained the Tigers 355-73.
  • The Raiders led time of possession 41:32-18:28.
  • Northwestern was also 5-for-5 on red zone opportunities.
  • Colby Duncan posted a career-high 145 rushing yards, also recording his longest career rush of 63 yards.
  • Gardner Casey ran for 75 yards and a touchdown.
  • Levi Egli notched three tackles with a sack and a forced fumble.
  • Owen Lalumendere recorded a career-best five tackles.
  • Carson Ness caught three passes for 47 yards and a score.
  • Zach Vander Griend and Camden Kruse both hauled in their first career interceptions.
  • Gianna Bennett scored 11 points, converting on three field goals and two extra points.
  • Jaxson Hildebrand made his first-ever reception with a 15-yard fake punt pass from Luke Jeltema.
Up Next: Northwestern is back home for the NAIA's game of the week next Saturday, hosting Dordt at 6:00 p.m. Next week's game will be broadcasted on both the GPAC Network and Urban Edge Network. 
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