football.2017.3
Tori Schneider
28
UW-River Falls UWRF 3-5 , 1-4
31
Winner UW-Oshkosh UWO 7-0 , 5-0
UW-River Falls UWRF
3-5 , 1-4
28
Final
31
UW-Oshkosh UWO
7-0 , 5-0
Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
UWRF UW-River Falls 7 7 7 7 28
UWO UW-Oshkosh 7 17 0 7 31

Game Recap: Football | | UWRF Sports Information

Football Takes on Titans

OSHKOSH, Wis.  (uwrfsports.com) – The UW-River Falls football team took a tough 31-28 loss to UW-Oshkosh at Titan Stadium.  The Falcons overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to take the lead more than halfway through the 4th quarter.  A late touchdown by UW-Oshkosh though proved to be too much to overcome.
 
THE RUNDOWN
Final Score:  UW-Oshkosh 31, UW-River Falls 28
Location:  Oshkosh, Wis.
Records:  UW-River Falls 3-5 (1-4 WIAC), UW-Oshkosh 7-0 (5-0 WIAC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST UW-OSHKOSH
  • UW-River Falls was the first to score as Ben Beckman connected with Trenton Monson on a 49-yard touchdown pass late in the first quarter.  The extra point gave the Falcons a 7-0 lead.
  • That lead lasted only 16 seconds as UW-Oshkosh returned the following kickoff 98 yards to tie the game.
  • The Falcons responded to the kickoff return with a 9 play, 54 yard drive that consumed over 4 and a half minutes of game time.  The drive ended with Michael Diggins powering in from 3 yards out to put the Falcons back on top 14-7.
  • UW-Oshkosh would score the next 17 points of the quarter to give the Titans a 24-14 lead going into halftime.
  • Michael Diggins would put the Falcons back on top with 2 touchdowns runs in the second half.  The first happened early in the 3rd quarter as he ran in from a yard out to bring the Falcons within 3.  Then halfway through the 4th quarter he powered in from 5 yards out. 
  • UW-Oshkosh responded with a 10 play, 61 yard drive which resulted in Mitch Gerhartz scoring from a yard out.
  • The Falcons attempted a last drive to get into field goal range, but turned the ball over on downs with a 1:09 left on the clock.
 
IN-DEPTH LOOK
  • Ben Beckman would start at Quarterback from the Falcons, and he went 24-40 for 322 yards and a touchdown.
  • Michael Diggins rushed for 104 yards on 26 attempts, with 3 touchdowns.
  • Nicholas Studer had his best game of the season catching 12 passes for 155 yards.
  • Trenton Monson had 6 receptions for 111 yards, and a touchdown.
  • Joey Leonard and Max Praschak each led the defense with 11 tackles.  Praschak also had a sack.
  • UW-River Falls rolled up 469 yards of total offense for the day.
  • The Falcons dominated time of possession holding onto the ball for over 38 minutes.
 
THE OPPOSITION
  • Brett Kasper for the Titans went 15 of 22, for 206 yards and a touchdown.
  • Sam Mentkowski was the leading receiver with 4 catches for 71 yards.
  • Dom Todarello led the rushing attack for the Titans 63 yards on 6 attempts.
  • Mitch Gerhartz had 19 carries for 43 yards, and 2 touchdowns.
 
LOOKING AHEAD
 
The UW-River Falls football team goes on the road again next week to face UW-Stevens Point.  Kick-off is set for 2 PM in Stevens Point.
 
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