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fotbal
27
Mount Marty MMU 4-4 , 3
31
Winner Concordia (NE) CUNEFB 6-2 , 6
Mount Marty MMU
4-4 , 3
27
Final
31
Concordia (NE) CUNEFB
6-2 , 6
Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
MMU Mount Marty 3 21 3 0 27
CUNEFB Concordia (NE) 14 10 7 0 31

Game Recap: Football |

Football: Lancers Come Up Just Short Against Concordia

On October 26, 2024, Concordia University (CUNE) narrowly defeated Mount Marty University (MMU) in a high-scoring thriller, 31-27, in Seward, Nebraska.

Game Summary

First Quarter

  • CUNE: Mark Arp's 1-yard touchdown run (PAT by Peyton Atwood) opened the scoring. DJ McGarvie followed with a 14-yard TD pass to John Goodwin (PAT good).
  • MMU: Jack Finder kicked a 26-yard field goal.

Second Quarter

  • MMU: Rugby Ryken connected on TD passes to Trey Hansen (32 yards) and Austin Vigants (10 yards), with both PATs by Finder. Ryken later threw a 13-yard TD pass to Trevor Fitzgerald, making it 17-14 at halftime.
  • CUNE: Atwood nailed a 37-yard field goal as the half closed, putting CUNE up by 3 points.

Third Quarter

  • MMU: Finder added a 35-yard field goal.
  • CUNE: McGarvie's 8-yard TD pass to Max Bartels provided the final lead change in a tightly contested game.

Key Performers

Mount Marty (MMU)

Concordia (CUNE)

  • QB DJ McGarvie: 26 completions on 35 attempts for 244 yards, 3 TDs, 0 interceptions.
  • RB Mark Arp: 29 carries for 183 yards and a TD.
  • WR Adam Van Cleave: Led with 82 receiving yards and a 50-yard touchdown.

Team Stats Breakdown

  1. Total Offense

    • Concordia (CUNE): Racked up 445 total yards, with a balanced attack—244 yards passing and 201 yards rushing.
    • Mount Marty (MMU): Close behind with 424 total yards, split as 245 passing yards and 179 rushing yards.
    • Both teams showed efficient play-calling, with CUNE holding a slight edge in total yardage.

  2. Time of Possession

    • MMU held the ball for an impressive 67 minutes and 24 seconds, using methodical drives to dominate the clock.
    • CUNE only had 22 minutes and 36 seconds of possession but made the most of their time with quick scores and efficient drives.

  3. Third and Fourth Down Efficiency

    • CUNE converted 53.8% of their third downs (7 of 13) and was effective on fourth down (2 of 3).
    • MMU converted 55.6% of their third downs (10 of 18), sustaining drives but failing to convert on their only fourth-down attempt.

  4. Red Zone Efficiency

    • CUNE was strong in the red zone, scoring on 4 of 5 attempts.
    • MMU capitalized on 4 of their 7 red zone chances, with some missed opportunities likely impacting the game's outcome.

  5. Turnovers

    • MMU threw 2 interceptions, which gave CUNE extra opportunities on offense.
    • CUNE fumbled twice, adding tension to an already close game.

Both teams' defenses made critical plays that affected the game's flow. Here's a closer look at the defensive leaders:

Mount Marty (MMU) Defense

  • David Wilson: Dominated the field with 11 total tackles and 1 forced fumble return (32 yards), showcasing an all-around defensive effort.
  • Joshua Pickthorn: Led all tacklers with 12 total tackles and recorded 2 tackles for loss. He also forced a fumble, adding to MMU's pressure on CUNE's offense.
  • Asmerom Mahamma: Stepped up with 7 solo tackles, contributing significantly to stopping CUNE's run game.
  • Rodney Broadnax: Contributed to MMU's pass defense with a pass breakup, helping limit big plays downfield.

Concordia (CUNE) Defense

  • Kyle Sterup: A standout with 10 total tackles, including an impressive 4 tackles for loss, pushing MMU back by 17 yards. His efforts were critical in slowing down MMU's ground game.
  • Daylon Henson: Recorded 5 tackles, a tackle for loss, and an interception that helped shift momentum in CUNE's favor.
  • Devon Polley: Added to the defensive stand with 8 tackles and 3 pass breakups, anchoring CUNE's secondary with excellent coverage.
  • Blake Mosenteen and Luke Penrod: Each contributed with tackles for loss, helping prevent MMU from finding rhythm in their run game.

Special Teams Impact

  • Kickers: CUNE's Peyton Atwood and MMU's Jack Finder were effective, with each kicker making field goals and all but one extra point attempt. Atwood's 37-yarder at the end of the second quarter was especially timely, giving CUNE a psychological advantage heading into halftime.

Summary

Both teams had efficient offenses but were equally matched by strong defensive showings. CUNE's defensive playmakers and MMU's impressive time of possession made this a close, thrilling contest that ultimately leaned in favor of Concordia's opportunistic and timely plays.

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