UNI falls to Youngstown State
Trevor Allen (25) goes up for the ball despite the tight defense from Youngstown’s secondary. The Panthers fall to 2-4 after the tough loss.
D’Shawn Dexter (30) wraps up and takes down Youngstown State’s ball carrier. Dexter currently has 23 solo tackles and 12 assists on the season.
Oct 17, 2016
UNI football has fallen in a crushing, close game yet again. The Panthers fell victim to a fourth quarter rally from no. 12 Youngstown State with a final score of 14-10.
Two touchdowns in the final quarter from the Penguins was all that was needed to erase UNI’s 10-0 lead, including one touchdown in the final minute.
The game was scoreless until the second quarter, when UNI scored all ten of its points: a 27-yard field goal from Austin Errthum, and a pick six from Duncan Ferch just 44 seconds later.
On the subsequent Youngstown State drive, Malcolm Washington pulled down his third interception of the year in just as many games. However, UNI fumbled the ball a few plays later and it was recovered by the Penguins.
Beginning at around the eight minute mark in the third quarter, Youngstown State began a drive that lasted 11:40 minutes, ending Youngstown State’s first score of the day, pulling them within 10-7 early in the fourth quarter.
About midway through the fourth, UNI’s Jamison Whiting intercepted a pass and returned it for 35-yards. However, UNI was once again not able to capitalize. Youngstown State responded with another drive that resulted in a one-yard touchdown run to give the Penguins their lead.
With only 28 seconds left, it was UNI’s ball with a chance to win. Eli Dunne was the new face for UNI when he took over at quarterback. Dunne was only able to connect on one pass, but for a 31-yard gain. UNI ultimately ran out of time.
Offensively, the Panthers never made it very far. Aaron Bailey was limited to only 44-yards rushing and passing, respectively. Tyvis Smith contributed 71-yards on the ground.
Defensively, UNI had three interceptions from three different Panthers: Ferch, Washington and Whiting.
Elijah Campbell and AJ Allen both led the defense with nine tackles apiece. Karter Schult continued his dominance in pass-rushing, adding another sack to his numbers.
UNI falls to 2-4 on the season.
They look to recover at home next week when they welcome Missouri State to the UNI-Dome for family weekend. Kick-off is set for 1 p.m.
