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Western New Mexico University Athletics

Western New Mexico University Athletics
football
27
Winner Tex. Permian Basin TPB 3-1 , 2-0
19
Western N.M. WNM 1-3 , 0-2
Winner
Tex. Permian Basin TPB
3-1 , 2-0
27
Final
19
Western N.M. WNM
1-3 , 0-2
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
TPB Tex. Permian Basin 7 3 7 10 27
WNM Western N.M. 3 0 3 13 19

Game Recap: Football | | Dakota Spillers

Mustangs Battle in Homecoming Game Against UTPB

Silver City, N.M. – Homecoming against UT Permian Basin was delayed an hour and a half before the Mustangs and Falcons would take the field. The Mustangs played a well-rounded game but was not enough to take down UTPB, falling 27-19.

WNMU outplayed much of UTPB, having 29 first downs compared to the Falcons 20. The Mustangs rushed for 160-yards, 11 more than UTPB, and had 250-passing yards to UTPB 149.

UTPB capitalized on WNMU's two turnovers. Jaques Tyler of the Falcons had eyes for the football, picking off WNMU QB Devin Larsen (Gilbert, AZ/Queen Creek HS) twice. WNMU also had two penalties that would wipe touchdowns off the board.

For the second straight week, Josh Powell would catch double-digit passes, catching 10 for 44-yards. Larsen would also link up with Bryce Coleman (Tucson, AZ/Mountain View HS) 6 times, for 47-yards and would find paydirt once. Larsen ended the night 28-44, throwing for 250 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions.

Coleman rushed for 81-yards on 17 attempts. Oly Ta'ase (Pago Pago, American Samoa/Fagaitua HS) had a nose for the end zone, giving WNMU their first touchdown in the beginning of the 4th quarter. 

On the defensive side of the ball, Mark Jackson (Cibolo, TX/Bryon P. Steele II High School) had a sack, 6 tackles, two of which were for a loss. Tyler Coleman had three sacks on the night. Gerard McKnight (Houston, TX/Cypress Ranch HS) also had 6 tackles and one for a loss.

UTPB's RB, Jayvon Davis had an exceptional game. Davis pound the ball rushing for 121 yards on 19 attempts, and a touchdown. Second string QB, Suddin Sapien also came in the game and rushed for a touchdown in the 3rd quarter.

Clayton Davis of the Falcons was 11-25, throwing for 149-yards and a touchdown to MJ Link in the first quarter. Kobe Robinson was the leading receiver,  catching the ball 6 times for 114-yards.

WNMU is now (1-3) for the year as the Mustangs head to San Angelo, TX, playing against Angelo State at 6:00pm MT.
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 Western New Mexico University is a member of the NCAA Division II, and the Lone Star Conference (LSC). For additional information regarding Mustang Athletics, visit www.wnmumustangs.com; visit wnmu.edu for more information about Western New Mexico University. Follow the Mustangs on social media: @WNMUathletics (Twitter & Instagram).

 
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