FINAL
Northwestern defeats Dordt 7-0
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Northwestern Red Raiders made a first quarter touchdown stand up as they advanced in NAIA National Championship Playoff action by a 7-0 score.
Dordt's first possession resulted in a turnover on downs at the Northwestern 33 yard line, setting up the Raiders' scoring drive. On the possession Northwestern converted a third and long near midfield and scored on a third and 11 from the 12 yard line to finish the seven play, 67 yard drive.
From there the defenses took over with Dordt's offense getting an opportunity to tie the game late in the first half. The drive stalled inside the Northwestern five when a field goal try on fourth down failed as the snap slipped on the exchange. Dordt marched 62 yards on the drive on 14 plays.
Dordt had one more chance in the fourth quarter when it drove to the Northwestern two but was stopped on fourth and goal, ending the 10 play, 51 yard drive.
That drive ended at the 9:09 mark of the game. Â Dordt's remaining two drives both ended at midfield.
THE NUMBERS
- Dordt had a 13-7 first downs gained advantage and gave up four first downs after the Northwestern scoring drive.
- Dordt outgained Northwestern 272-155 with Northwestern gaining 88 yards after the first drive.
- Dordt had a 96-78 yards passing advantage and ran for 176 yards to Northwestern's 77.
- Dordt Leaders
- Northwestern Leaders
- Jalyn Gramstad was 8-15 passing for 78 yards.
- Konner McQuillan had 11 carries for 60 yards and caught four passes for 18 yards and a score.
- Kylar Fritz, Clayton Bosma and Tristan Mulder all had nine tackles.
- Ben Kingery and Jacob Dragstra each had a sack.
NEXT
Dordt's season ends with a 9-3 mark while Northwestern advances to the quarterfinal round with a 12-0 record.
