UWW Football

AROUND THE WIAC: WEEK ONE NOTES

UW-EAU CLAIRE

Joel Sweeney rushed for 181 yards and 3 TD's in UW-EC's 35-31 win over Bethel University in Eau Claire. Sweeney had 7 carries of 8 yards or more in the 4th quarter as the Bluegolds wore down the BU defense. QB Austin Neu had 14 rushing attempts and only 10 pass attempts. The UW-EC defense held up pretty well to Bethel's 57 rushing attempts giving up only 3.6 yards per carry. UW-EC fumbled 3 times (only 1 lost) and threw an interception.

UW-LA CROSSE

The Eagles turned the ball over 5 times and gave up running plays of 95 and 98 yards in their 33-20 loss to East Texas Baptist. Lee Lauters gained 227 yards rushing, including runs of 30,36, and 61 yards (TD). QB Nick Anker was 14-34 with 4 interceptions. The UW-L defense gave up 280 yards rushing and 423 total yards.

UW-PLATTEVILLE

The Pioneers took advantage of 7 Buena Vista fumbles (UW-P recovered 4) and 3 interceptions in their 31-2 road victory. Platteville sacked BV quarterback Bo Darrow 9 times. Offensively, UW-P rushed for only 3.1 ypc in their 35 attempts. QB Nick Anderson was 10-20 for 156 yards and 3 TD's.

UW-STOUT

The Blue Devils struck first in overtime, but missed the extra point in their 14-13 loss at Black Hills State. UW-S rushed for only 49 yards and 1.6 yards per carry. QB Ross Carey went 27 for 44 for 249 yards and 2 TD's, but was sacked 7 times. Defensively, Stout held BHSU to 83 yards rushing and 189 yards of total offense.

UW-STEVENS POINT

After taking a 14-0 lead, the Pointers surrendered 27 first half points en route to a 33-14 loss at home to the Willamette Bearcats. The Bearcats intercepted two passes deep in Pointers territory in that stretch, leading to scoring drives of 16 and 28 yards. UW-SP was outgained on the ground 277-155. The Pointers turned the ball over 4 times in the loss. UW-SP QB Casey Barnes was injured in the third quarter and did not return.

UW-RIVER FALLS

The Falcons rushed for 243 yards, but were held to 1 yard in a crucial 4th and 2 on the Ohio Northern 14 yard line with just over 6 minutes left in the game. There was no more scoring after that in the UW-RF season opening 35-21 loss. In the third quarter, ONU recovered a fumble on the Falcons 6 yard line leading to a touchdown. On the very next drive, ONU intercepted a pass in their own end zone to thwart a Falcons threat. UW-RF rushed for 243 yards on 5.9 ypc in the loss.

UW-OSHKOSH

The Titans lost their opener on the road to Central College 34-28 in a game that saw the QB for each side lead his team in rushing. UW-O was outgained on the ground 183-89 as they only managed to gain 2.6 ypc against the Dutch defense. Both defenses had a hard time getting off the field as UW-O was 9 of 16 and CC was 10 of 16 in converting on third down. A Central College fumble was the game's only turnover.