#23 St. Cloud State Uses Interceptions to Slow Golden Eagle Offense

Contact: Mitch Bakken- Sports Information Director (218) 281-8414

Hendrickson_Cody10_JPG.jpg(St. Cloud, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Football team traveled to St. Cloud State University for the Husky's 2010 homecoming game. Cody Hendrickson (DB, 5-10, 185, Jr, Wright, Minn.) stifled SCSU's first drive with a big interception that he returned 72 yards to the SCSU nine yard line. The Golden Eagles struck first on the second play after the interception on an eight yard Brett Rice (RB, 5-10, 175, So, Poynette, Wis.) rush. The Husky defense carried SCSU as they intercepted five UMC passes and took the 49-6 victory.
 
The Golden Eagle offense was led by Tim Ennis (QB, 6-2, 210, Sr, Lancaster, Calif.) who completed nine passes for 75 yards. Tight end Chris Clay (TE, 6-6, 220, Sr, Ypsilanti, Mich.) led the Golden Eagle receiving core with three catches for 11 yards. Tight end Larry Levy (TE, 6-2, 260, Fr, Boynton Beach, Fla.) caught one pass for a team-high 29 yards. Tyler Roed (DB, 5-9, 155, So, Devils Lake, N.D.) led all defenders with six total tackles.
 
St. Cloud State was led by Phillip Klaphake who rushed 10 times for 136 yards and three scores. He also completed eight passes for 109 yards and one touchdown. Fred Williams led the SCSU receivers with five catches for 73 yards. The Husky defense was led by Tyler Niedfeldt who intercepted four UMC passes for 55 yards.
 
The Golden Eagles are 1-7 overall and 0-7 in NSIC play. St. Cloud State advances to 7-1 overall and 7-0 in conference play. Minnesota, Crookston returners to Ed Widseth Field next Saturday when they host Concordia- St. Paul. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at: www.goldeneaglesports.com.
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

Photo: Cody Hendrickson
 
 
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