NSNLogowScriptMar2018NSNLogowScriptMar2018NSNLogowScriptMar2018NSNLogowScriptMar2018
  • Football
  • WBB
  • MBB
  • Softball
  • Baseball

Last-minute plays equal first win over Washburn since 1985

Published by NSN at September 19, 2021
Categories
  • Football
  • MIAA
  • Nebraska-Kearney
  • Top News
Tags
  • Football
  • MIAA
  • Nebraska-Kearney
  • Washburn

Photo courtesy UNK Sports Info.

UNK Athletics
Peter Yazvac

KEARNEY – Redshirt junior quarterback TJ Davis ran for an eight-yard touchdown with 57 seconds left, and redshirt junior safety Darius Swanson picked off a pass soon after, to help No. 23 Nebraska-Down No. 29 Washburn, 28-24, Saturday afternoon at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium at Foster Field.

The Lopers improve to 3-0 for the first time since the NCAA Playoff year of 2011 and earn its first home win over the Ichabods since 1985. WU came in having won 10 of the last 11 in the series.

“In the past, for certain reasons, I don’t think we win a game like this. It’s a credit to these guys at this table (Davis and Swanson) and it’s a credit to the rest of our players,” UNK head coach Josh Lynn said. “Defense answered the bell time and time again. We put them on short fields a few times. Overall, super proud of our effort and I’m also proud of being more multiple (offensively). Great team win.”

A back-and-forth physical game saw the ‘Bods erase a 21-14 deficit early in the fourth quarter. They tied things up with a seven-play, 64-yard drive that featured a 35-yard pass from senior QB Mitch Schurig to receiver James Letcher Jr. Schurig tallied 214 passing yards with Letcher Jr. at five grabs for 64 yards. Running back Zach Willis ran for a three-yard score after that big pass play and things were tied up with 11:54 left. WU then saw junior end Braden Rose sack Davis three plays later with end Malick Fall jumping on the loose ball at the Loper 39-yard line.

While the ‘Bods converted a field goal to take the lead back, Swanson (Aurora, Colo.) broke up a third down pass that could’ve been caught for six points by tight end Jace Williams. In the first half Swanson forced a fumble as WU went to the “wildcat”, stopping a drive inside the UNK 10-yard line.

Davis, who tallied new career-highs for carries (30), rushing yards (258), passing completions (19) and attempts (26), guided the offense down the field but the Lopers stalled at the WU 31-yard line. However, the UNK defense forced a three-and-out with Davis and Co. getting the ball back at its own 35-yard line with 4:52 left.

A 17-yard completion to redshirt junior receiver Xavier Delk (Aurora, Colo.) kept the drive alive on third and 8 with Davis calling his own number on third and  2. Davis found redshirt freshman receiver JerQon Conners (St. Louis) for a 10-yard gain and another first down but overthrew an open teammate in the end zone on the next play. But he then sauntered in for the game-winning score right after.

“TJ … it is what it is. When he needed a play he made it. We go when TJ goes and I think everyone in the stands knows that,” Lynn said.

Washburn, of course, had the home fans stir a bit as Schurig hit h-back Matthew Simmons for a 25-yard gain on the ‘Bods next offensive play. But after an incompletion and Loper timeout, Swanson made a diving pick of a Schurig deep ball.

Davis tallied three more rushing TD’s (1, 51, 8 yards), pushing his season total to seven, with redshirt freshman back Damien Cearns (Denver) adding another. Davis completed passes to nine different teammates with senior back Dayton Sealey (Hastings St. Cecilia) at three for 43. On the ground, Davis had a long run of 62 yards with his finally tally the sixth highest total for a single player in school history and the second most by a QB. Jake Spitzlberger ran for 288 in a 2011 win at Wayne State; Davis had 252 yards last fall vs. Chadron State.

“A lot of (his rushing attempts) are run-pass options. We knew we could take some shots or hit those little checkdowns. When they started flying out it created a big crease up the middle,” Davis said.

Swanson tallied eight tackles (four solo), that key pass break up, INT and forced fumble. WU started 5 for 5 on third down but was just 1 of 7 down the stretch. Also on defense, junior cornerJaylen Perkins (Omaha NW) and senior safety Blake Bubak (Columbus) had eight tackles apiece with redshirt sophomore inside backer Zach Schlager (McCook) at five.

“Darius has been our defensive player of the game for us the last two weeks. That final pick was just a staple of a good three weeks,” Lynn said.

UNK head to Central Missouri (0-3) next weekend.

Comments are closed.

countdown

countdown

Oklahoma Sports
oklahomasports.net

Alabama Sports
alabamasports.net

Arizona Sports
arizonasports.net

Arkansas Sports
arkansassports.net

Bryan County Patriot
bryancountypatriot.com

California Sports
californiasports.net

Colorado Sports
coloradosports.net

Emerald Quest Media Care
emeraldquestmedia.net

Georgia Sports
georgiasports.net

Iowa Sports
iowasports.net

Kansas Sports News
kansassports.net

Kentucky Sports
kentuckysports.net

Maryland Sports
marylandsports.net

Midwest Sports
midwestsports.net

Mississippi Sports
mississippisports.net

Missouri Sports
missourisports.net

Nebraska Sports
nebraskasports.net

New Mexico Sports
newmexicosports.net

North Carolina
northcarolinasports.net

Northeast Sports
northeastsports.net

North Dakota Sports
northdakotasports.net

Pennsylvania Sports
pennsylvaniasports.net

SE Sports
sesports.net

South Carolina Sports
southcarolinasports.net

Tennessee Sports
tennesseesports.net

Texas Sports
texassports.net

The Honey Comb Gift
thehoneycombgift.com

What’s My Story
whatsmystory.net

Wisconsin Sports
wisconsinsports.net

Digital Audio
AV News and Notes

Broken Arrow Siding
Roofing and Siding

Tulsa General Contractors
GC and Church Construction

Home Renovation
Broken Arrow Home Remodel

Oklahoma Realtor
Real Estate Agency

Crown Furniture
Tulsa Office Furniture

Tulsa Debt Collecting
Collections Lawyer

Disaster Hero
Tulsa Restoration

Tulsa Counseling
Empowered Life Counseling

Enviro Valve
Pressure Relief Valves

Lawyer Tulsa
J Miller Law Firm

Tulsa Realtor
Kristen Simon Real Estate

L&M Office Furniture
Office Furniture Tulsa

Tulsa Plumbing
Plumbers Tulsa, OK

Claremore Men’s Store
Claremore Apperal

Broken Arrow News
BA Updates

Oklahoma Fire Sprinkler
OFSA

Young Living
Essential Oils TULSA

Tulsa Family Lawyer
Attorney Tulsa, OK

PDP Proscan
Personality Profile Assessment

Sokt Plumbing
Plumbing Blog

Tulsa Metal Fabrication
Metal Design and Fabrication

Broken Arrow Insurance
Auto Insurance Quote

Tulsa Investor’s Broker
Real Estate Investor

Pryor Dentist
Dentist Pryor, OK

Tulsa Accountant
Book Keeping Tulsa, OK

Tulsa Personal Injury Lawyer
Truskett Law

Tulsa HVAC Contractor
Riverside Heat and Air Tulsa

Broken Arrow Church
Life Demonstration Church

Bible Blast
Kid’s Bible Curriculum

Stu B Que
Tulsa BBQ and Catering

On The Rock Roofing
Owasso Roofer and Roofing Contractor

Tulsa Chiropractor
Travis Chiropractic

Oklahoma Dental Office Transitions
Jaquay Enterprise

Oklahoma City Business Lawyer
Bruner Law Firm

Tulsa Commercial Construction
Lyon Construction

Tulsa Dental Crowns
Dental Studio of South Tulsa

Tulsa State Farm agent
Chris Lile

Gary W. Crews, PLLC
Probate Lawyer Tulsa

McAlester Lawyers
Wagner & Lynch Law

High Tech Salon & Spa
Staunton Hair Salon

High Tech Salon & Spa
Harrisonburg Hair Salon

Tulsa Event Center
Stokely Event Center

Staunton Website Design
Synergize Creative

Owasso Pest Control
Elite Home Services, Inc.

Tulsa Architect
Property Arts

Female Dentist Tulsa
Magnolia Family Dental Care

Tulsa Pediatric Dentist
Children’s Dental Health Center

Tulsa Biohazard Cleanup
Bio-One Tulsa

23 Minutes in Hell
Soul Choice Ministries

Tulsa Ozone Therapy
Longevity Effect

Broken Arrow Home Health Care
Bright Home Health

Huntsville Personal Injury Lawyer
The Lackey Law Firm

Broken Arrow Pest Control
Bed Bug Heat Treatment

Alabama Dentists
Dental Associates Near Me

North Alabama Dentist
Dental Associates of North Alabama

Athens Dentist
Dental Associates of Athens

Rogersville Dentist
Dental Associates of Rogersville

Madison Dentist
Dental Associates of Madison

Fyffe Dentist
Dental Associates of Fyffe

Hampton Cove Dentist
Dental Associates of Hampton Cove

Jenks Dentist
Hopper Dental

Vernon Twyman Ventures 7000

Macon Dermatologist Skin Care Physicians of Georgia

Vern Twyman Ventures 7000

Broken Arrow Roof Repair Ark Roofing & Construction

India Missions HBI Global Partners

Blackwood Real Estate
Commercial Realtor Fredericksburg

Shannon Property Management
Houston Property Management

Tulsa Surveillance Technologies
Tulsa Video Surveillance

Accel Polymers
HIPS Plastic Recycling Business

Luxa Accounting
Tulsa Payroll Services

Frost Air Services
Bixby Heat and Air Repair

Insurance Agency in Tulsa AAA Insurance Tulsa

Claremore Cocktail Bar Smoke And Tonic

Real Estate Fort Worth Matt McWilliams MCM Real Estate Advisors

Broken Arrow House Cleaning Service DomesticAide

Broken Arrow In-Home Health Care Heart for Seniors Home Health Care

Tulsa Auto Insurance Greater Tulsa Insurance

Tulsa Ozone TreatmentDr. Sara Washatka

Tulsa Move In CleaningBright Impact Cleaning

Broken Arrow AccountantHigh Tower Business Solutions

Broken Arrow PaintersLemus Painting & Remodeling

Tulsa Tax Resolution LawyerSchaffer Herring

Tulsa Bathtub ResurfacingBear & Bison Resurfacing Specialists, LLC

Oklahoma Active Shooter Prevention TrainingNikki Burgett

OKC Criminal Record ExpungementCriminal Record Eraser

Broken Arrow FaceTiteDr. Lee Bottem

Residential Dryer Vent Cleaning in Broken ArrowTwist and Turn Dryer Vent Cleaning

Tulsa DentistTulsa Sculped Smiles

Broken Arrow Screen PrintingBroken Arrow Graphics & Banners

Bixby DentistSouth Tulsa Smiles

Oswego Work Injury LawyerJeffrey & Erwin

Oklahoma Bud Trimmer788 Trim Co.

Oklahoma City Criminal Record ExpungementCriminal Record Eraser

Tulsa Record StoreGrandpa’s Records & More

Tulsa SEO
Company

Oklahoma VA Wrongful Death Lawyer
Whiting & Bruner

Tulsa Mosquito Treatment
Tulsa Mosquito Control

Huntsville Web Design
McWilliams Marketing

South Tulsa Counseling
Evolution Mental Health Services

Tulsa General Contractor
Ascend Construction Services

Tulsa IT Support
CamTech

Wholesale Alarm Monitoring
Monitoring America Alarm Co-op

Broken Arrow Accounting
Iron Tax Accounting & Financial Solutions

We Buy Houses Tulsa
YT Properties LLC

Broken Arrow Mosquito Control
Mosquito Shield of Broken Arrow

Tulsa Guaranteed Lifetime Income
Five Rings Financial – Noel Malan

Tulsa Electrician
Lyon Electric LLC

Tulsa Home Inventory List
Know-Ur-Stuff

Broken Arrow Restaurant
Shiloh’s Restaurant Broken Arrow

Downtown Tulsa Restaurant
Shiloh’s Restaurant Downtown Tulsa

Cleveland Restaurant
Shiloh’s Restaurant of Cleveland

The Lawn Experts
American Lawns

Deposition Legal Blog
Deposition Academy

Your Questions Answered
Answers for Everyone

Legal Information Blog
Legal Blaze

Pool Owners Blog
Pool Owners Academy

Discover Tulsa
Tulsa Businesses and Events

Home Tips and Info
Expert Home Report

Church Tech Blog
Church Creative Pros

Game Rules and Ideas
Game Search

Furniture Design Blog
Lion’s Den Furniture

Dental Information Blog
Modern Dental Hygiene

Coffee Blog
Square Coffee Co

Local Business Blog
First Rate Local

Decor and Design Blog
Zoe’s Decor

Landscape and Garden Blog
Petals and Gardens

Dental Product Blog
Mouth and Smile

Dental
Hine Dental

McAlester Lawyer
Criminal and Family Law

  • Football
  • WBB
  • MBB
  • Softball
  • Baseball
  • Division I
  • Division II
  • Division III
  • NAIA

Recent Posts

  • Chadron women’s wrestling picks up first-ever dual win
  • Doane places third at NWCA National Duals
  • Midland starts new year with victory over Doane
  • Prairie Wolves cruise past Tigers
  • NWU’s Lash picks up third A-R-C weekly honor
ArkansasSports.Net | KansasSports.Net | IowaSports.Net | MidwestSports.Net | NebraskaSports.Net | OklahomaSports.Net
Copyright 2018 NebraskaSports.Net, a division of Emerald Quest | Tulsa Website Design McWilliams Media