STERLING, Kan. – The Ottawa University football team fell 27-21 to Sterling College on Saturday afternoon at Smisor Stadium.
The Braves struck first, taking a 7-0 lead on their second offensive possession of the game.
Taylor Eggers threw a 23 yard touchdown pass to
De'Anthony Curtis. The extra point kick by
Rhett Andersen was good and OU led 7-0 with 8:29 to go in the first quarter.
Sterling responded by scoring 27 straight points, taking a 27-7 lead at the half.
Ottawa cut into the Warrior lead with 11:39 to go in the fourth quarter. Eggers threw a five yard touchdown pass to
Keavian Long. Andersen's extra point kick was good and OU trailed 27-14.
After a defensive stop by the OU defense, Ottawa cut into the Sterling lead. The Braves scored another touchdown on a seven yard touchdown pass from Eggers to Long and with 5:10 on the clock, Ottawa was within 27-21.
OU's defense forced a Warrior punt and the Braves took over on their own 35 yard line with 3:12 left in regulation. Ottawa did not have the ball for long. Eggers threw his second interception of the game and Sterling took over on its own 24 yard line with 2:42 on the clock.
The Warriors ran out the clock, taking the 27-21 victory.
Inside the Box Score
- The Braves had 247 yards of offense, 151 yards through the air and 96 yards rushing. Sterling finished the game with 227 yards passing and 127 yards rushing for 354 yards of offense.
- Taylor Eggers went 14-for-23 through the air for 151 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions.
- Jordan Clay rushed for 63 yards on 22 attempts.
- Keavian Long led OU with six receptions and De'Anthony Curtis had a 70 receiving yards. Long finished the game with two touchdowns and Curtis had one touchdown.
- Ethan Fuentes and Christian Coggs led OU with 10 tackles apiece. Fuentes had one sack and Coggs finished with two sacks.
Who is Next
Ottawa (1-7, 1-1) returns to the gridiron on Saturday, Nov. 2 against Avila University at AdventHealth Field. Kick off is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.
