Warhawks Football Post Game Recap Nov. 8, 2014

November 8, 2014

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The Warhawks came into today’s matchup with an undefeated 8-0 record as they welcomed the Pointers from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Today Stevens Point presented themselves as possibly the toughest matchup the Warhawks will face this regular season. Stevens Point presented the Warhawks with a considerable obstacle to overcome, regardless the Warhawks came away with another easy victory today at Perkins Stadium. 

Though Whitewater had a bit of a slow start today, the offense looked excellent in the second half and the final numbers speak for themselves. The Warhawks produced 531 total yards, with Senior Quarterback Matt Behrendt passing for 294 yards and Junior Running Back Dennis Moore rushing for 102 yards on the day. The biggest factor for the offenses success was the way they were able to balance out the offense. Behrendt led the charge with 21 completions and 4 touchdowns on the day and Coach Lance Leipold was able to utilize three different running backs who all contributed in one way or another for the Warhawks offense. Junior Running Back, Jordan Ratliffe, was able to rack up 2 rushing scores today to help the Warhawks pull away from the Pointers in the first half.

Defensively the Warhawks played well although at times looked lackadaisical. They allowed 408 yards of total offense and 316 yards through the air. They allowed 17 points which isn’t terrible but it certainly isn’t the best defense they’ve played this year. With that being said the defense did step up and made big stops today when they needed it most. Senior Defensive Back Brady Grayvold came up big in the first half and intercepted what would have been a game tying touchdown for the Pointers and again deflected a possible first down play that would have extended a rather productive drive late in the first half for Stevens Point. 

All in all the Warhawks played another productive and successful football game that resulted in their ninth victory of the season. Though production may not have ran smoothly throughout the entire matchup, they still managed to light up the scoreboard and come up with some big stops when needed. Regardless of today’s performance Lance Leipold and the Warhawks now look forward to next weeks matchup against UW-River Falls as they try to cap off another undefeated regular season.