MONMOUTH, Ore. – The 6th-ranked Central Washington University Football Team Wildcats (10-1, 9-0 LSC) can finally lay claim to an outright Lone Star Conference championship after coming back from a 17-3 deficit to begin the fourth quarter to defeat the 24th-ranked Western Oregon Wolves (8-3, 7-2 LSC) thanks to a pass by Kennedy McGill to Logan Brady in the endzone as time expired to win 19-17.
QUOTING CWU HEAD FOOTBALL COACH CHRIS FISK:
We have to tip our hat to WOU, they played extremely well. That was a conference title match for the ages. I’m extremely proud of our players, coaches, and fans for all making the trip and showing up and showing out. We had as many fans as they did and helped fill the place up. This was a really memorable win for both the program and the university.”
STATS FROM THE GAME:
- McGill finished the game completing 16/37 passes for 157 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. He led the rushing attack with 93 yards and one touchdown.
- Bumgarner, Brady, and Featherstone all notched four receptions for 52, 43, and 36 yards, respectfully with Brady nabbing the game-winning touchdown.
- Chase Coalson led the way for CWU with 10 tackles, adding a 0.5 tackle for loss, a pass breakup, and a quarterback hurry.
- Tyler King added seven tackles, 1.5 sacks, and three quarterback hurries while Scanlan tacked on five tackles, one sack, and one quarterback hurry.
- Chase Loidhamer finished with six tackles and a quarterback hurry while Mikaio Edward added three tackles, 1.5 sacks, and a quarterback hurry of his own.
- Brogan De’Asis had two tackles and a 0.5 tackle for loss while Jalen Owens had one tackle and one pass breakup.
- King Williams finished with one tackle and the ‘Cats only interception on the day while Matulino Masunu added one tackle, one pass breakup, and one quarterback hurry.
- Wyatt Redding had three punts for a total of 142 yards and added four kickoffs for a total of 249 yards.
- Weber finished the game successfully hitting both his field goal attempts with his longest coming from 34 yards out and drilled his only PAT attempt.
- Mika Roberson and Wahi Emmsley both had one punt return for eight and two yards.
- Bumgarner had one kick return for 25 yards while Featherstone added two kick returns for a total of 67 yards.
UP NEXT:
- The ‘Cats will know their fate tomorrow during the NCAA Selection Show at 3:00 p.m. PST on NCAA.com. CWU was ranked second in Super Region 4 heading into this week and the top eight teams make the playoffs with the top four serving as hosts the first round.
- Watch the NCAA Selection Show and learn more HERE