CUW TAKES THE DUB OVER CUCĀ
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RIVER FOREST, ILL.- With the continuing rivalry between the Concordia's, the Concordia University Chicago (CUC) played at home against Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW). CUC fell short and were unable to overcome the scoring deficient, with CUW taking the victory 47-20.Ā
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INSIDE THE BOXĀ
- Colton Bosch (Coopersville, Mich.) was the lead passer for CUC with 230 yards with 15 completions. Bosch completed three passing touchdowns.Ā
- Joron Brown (St.Joseph, Mich.) led on the ground for 52 yards off of 20 rushes, 11 yards being his longest of the game.Ā
- Kevon Lawson (Pompano Beach, Fla.) led the receivers for CUC with 185 yards, resulting in three touchdown passes. 77 yards being his longest touchdown pass drive.Ā
- Kadin Stroer (Warrenton, Mo.) led with 14 tackles, one sack, and one interception for the defensive line.Ā
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HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED:Ā
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FIRST QUARTER
CUC won the coin toss and deferred to the second half. CUW started strong with an explosive kick return, but the CUC defense was able to withhold them from getting a first down, highlighted by a sack that forced a punt. However, CUC fumbled on the punt return, handing possession back to CUW in CUC territory. CUW capitalized, scoring the game's first touchdown and taking a 7-0 lead. With a 28-yard kickoff return from
Blake Henson (
Potosi, Mo.) would start their next drive at their own 46. Trying to gain momentum, CUC was unable to convert on the fourth down, having CUW start their third drive of the game. Six snaps converted to a touchdown and increased the CUW lead after another touchdown, 14-0. On the next two offensive drives, CUC faced offensive struggles with both possessions being overturned to CUW for fumbles, one conceding a touchdown for CUW, 21-0. The first quarter concluded with CUC driving up the field, trying to gain momentum and looking to put points on the board. CUW ended up shutting out CUC with a score of 21-0 to end the first quarter.Ā
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SECOND QUARTER
Continuing the CUC drive in the second quarter, the Cougars found their rhythm, piecing together a solid drive. Brown's runs and Henson's 11-yard rush, pushed them into CUW territory. Despite a fumble by Bosch, CUC was able to recover and find
Manuel Mendoza (Ceres, Calif.) to complete a 15 yard pass up the middle, advancing the CUC drive. A 6-yard short pass by Lawson put CUC on the scoreboard, 7-21. CUW was able to respond quickly, creating a couple big plays that led them to complete a 11-yard pass for another touchdown, 28-7. CUC returned the ball for 8 yards, putting them at their own 21. A couple of rush yards from Brown set them up for the next explosive drive. Bosch passed deep up the middle for a total of 70 yards for Lawson, scoring another Cougar touchdown. CUW still leads the scoreboard, 28-14. CUW on the next drive, tried passing short only for
Stroer to catch an interception, giving CUC another possession before the half. CUC was not able to capitalize on CUW interception, only to have CUW intercept the ball back. Both teams went on to exchange drives in the last 5 minutes of the quarter, but CUW would lead 28-14 heading into the half.
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THIRD QUARTER
With the ball to start the half after deferring to start the game, CUC struggled to convert, leading to unsuccessful passes. Instead, CUW seized their opportunity and completed a 17-yard touchdown pass, extending their lead to 35-14. Determined, CUC responded with another deep pass to Lawson
, this time for a 77-yard pass, resulting in a CUC touchdown. CUW blocked the extra point, keeping the score 20-35.Ā With continued scoring drives, CUW scored again, finding a completed 25 yard pass for a Falcons touchdown, 41-20. The quarter ended on CUW possession after CUC struggled to score another touchdown.Ā
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FOURTH QUARTER
In the final quarter, CUW capitalized with a 29-yard touchdown through the middle, increasing the score 47-20. The next drives, both teams continue exchanging possession, with both team's defenses keeping the offenses from scoring. Ultimately, CUC's comeback efforts fell short, as CUW secured a 47-20 victory.Ā
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WHAT'S NEXT
The Cougars will head to Plymouth, Wisconsin to take on another NACC team in Lakeland University. Kickoff is set for noon on November 1st. Coverage and updates for all things CUC Football can be found at cucougars.com.
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