University of Mary Earns Homecoming Victory over Golden Eagles

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

(Bismarck, N.D.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Football team traveled to Bismarck, N.D. today to take on the University of Mary in the Marauders Homecoming game. Mary used three interception returns for touchdowns to take the 48-0 victory.

The Golden Eagles were led offensively by Eric Ogorek (WR, 6-0, 175, So, Hallock, Minn.) who caught six passes for 64 yards. Running back Keith McBride (RB, 5-11, 195, So, Lodi, Wis.) rushed 21 times for 40 yards. Quarterback Josh Perea (QB, 6-0, 175, Fr, Pico Rivera, Calif.) completed 11 passes for 71 yards. Defensively, the Golden Eagles were led by Cody Brekken (DB, 5-11, 185, Sr, Crookston, Minn.) who tallied seven total tackles.

Mary was led by the defense that intercepted three Golden Eagle passes and returned them for touchdowns. Jamal Lomax rushed 11 times for 48 yards and one touchdown. The Marauders defense was led by DeShon Benton who tallied 10 total tackles in the contest.

The Golden Eagles are 1-4 overall and 0-4 in NSIC play. Mary advances to 1-4 overall and 1-3 in conference play. Minnesota, Crookston hits the road again next weekend for the longest trip of the season as they travel to Upper Iowa. 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).


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