BALLADEER’S BLOG’S COLLEGE FOOTBALL RESULTS: NOV 2nd

HEADLINES

NUMBER FIVE TOPPLED – In NCAA Division Two, the 8th ranked COLORADO STATE AT PUEBLO THUNDERWOLVES visited the number 5 team in the nation – the WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY MOUNTAINEERS. By Halftime WCU was in front 21-7, but the Thunderwolves shut them out from there. It was 21-21 in the 3rd Quarter with CSU-Pueblo winning 24-21 in the 4th.

DOWN GOES NUMBER EIGHT – Down in NCAA Division Three, the number 9 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AT RIVER FALLS FALCONS played host to the 8th ranked UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AT WHITEWATER WARHAWKS. UW-River Falls made a definite statement, leading the Warhawks 31-7 at the Half before embarrassing them by a final score of 52-14   

CENTURY CLUB IN FOOTBALL? – My Century Club notes usually apply to college basketball teams that score 100 or more points in Regulation. In a very, very rare case in football, the NJCAA’s SNOW COLLEGE BADGERS welcomed the CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE SAINTS and utterly eviscerated them ONE HUNDRED ONE to SIX!

MARATHON GAME OF THE WEEK – This week that distinction goes to the clash between D2’s WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY GOLDEN RAMS and their guests the BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY HUSKIES. A 14-14 Halftime tie became a 31-31 deadlock to end the 4th Quarter. The 1st OT ended at 38-38, the 2nd at 44-44, but in the 3rd Overtime the Golden Rams won by a Safety 46-44.

TRAVELING CHARGERS – Staying in D2 for the moment, the storied HILLSDALE COLLEGE CHARGERS took it on the road against the THOMAS MORE UNIVERSITY SAINTS. The Chargers were on top 10-3 in the opening Quarter and 24-10 at the midpoint. The defenses gave up no further points from there as Hillsdale triumphed by that same tally of 24-10.

NAIA

UPSETS IN THE RANKINGS – The BETHEL (TN) WILDCATS knocked off the visiting 16th ranked GEORGETOWN (KY) COLLEGE TIGERS 26-23 in OT   ###   Meanwhile, the number 21 MCPHERSON COLLEGE BULLDOGS toppled the 18th ranked SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE MOUNDBUILDERS 71-47 in their own house   ###   And the ST. FRANCIS (IN) COUGARS beat the 22nd ranked OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY TIGERS 30-22.

WORKING OVERTIME – This game pitted the CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY PHOENIX against their guests the UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS PATRIOTS. The Phoenix led 14-0 and 24-10 in the 1st and 2nd Quarters. From there, the Patriots forced OT with a 34-34 tie. In the extra session, Cumberland University won out 40-37.

UNDER THE RADAR CLASSICS – The DAKOTA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY TIGERS (should be Blue Tigers) won 44-41 at the MOUNT MARTY UNIVERSITY LANCERS   ###   Elsewhere, the UNIVERSITY OF ST. MARY SPIRES triumphed 34-27 at the STERLING COLLEGE WARRIORS   ###   And the KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY KNIGHTS beat the BLUEFIELD COLLEGE RAMBLING RAMS 28-21.

CLASH IN KANSAS – In this game the BETHEL (KS) THRESHERS took the field against the visiting AVILA UNIVERSITY EAGLES (formerly the Avalanche). The Threshers vented some of their frustration over a disappointing season on Avila U, leading them 14-0, 21-3 and 28-10 in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Quarters, respectively. In the 4th, Bethel College won 35-25.

NCAA DIVISION TWO

OTHER UPSETS IN THE RANKINGS – First, the VALDOSTA STATE BLAZERS welcomed the number 23 UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA TIGERS and defeated them by a score of 45-35    ###    And then the CALIFORNIA (PA) UNIVERSITY VULCANS played host to the 25th ranked FROSTBURG STATE BOBCATS, downing them 31-26.

ONE TEAM WAS PLAYING BASKETBALL – The NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY RIVERHAWKS were less than gracious hosts to the LINCOLN (CA) UNIVERSITY OAKLANDERS. The Riverhawks grabbed a quick 27-0 advantage in the opening Quarter and never looked back from there. In the end, Northeastern State shut out the Oaklanders SIXTY-EIGHT to NOTHING.

ALL NAME GAMES – The ARKANSAS TECH WONDERBOYS took on the visiting SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY CRIMSON STORM and mauled them 42-17   ###   Next, the MISSOURI-WESTERN STATE GRIFFONS triumphed 27-24 over the WASHBURN UNIVERSITY ICHABODS   ###   And the HENDERSON STATE REDDIES won 21-20 at the SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE SAVAGE STORM.

BEAR NECESSITIES – In an Ursine Armageddon, as the verbose Howard Cosell might have called it, the LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE BLUE BEARS were at home against the SHAW UNIVERSITY BEARS. Shaw’s only lead came at 6-2 in the 1st Quarter. The Blue Bears took over from there, leading 23-6 at Halftime and 30-13 in the 3rd Quarter before winning the game 43-13 in the 4th.

NCAA DIVISION THREE

PUTTING IN OVERTIME – The HOBART COLLEGE STATESMEN used the extra session to win 28-21 at the ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY YELLOW JACKETS   ###   Meanwhile, the MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY BUCCANEERS beat their hosts the WESTFIELD STATE OWLS 21-14 in OT   ###   And the WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY CARDINALS won 34-28 at the WILLIAMS COLLEGE EPHS (“eephs”).

A MAJOR VICTORY – In this game, the MILLSAPS COLLEGE MAJORS took the field against the visiting SOUTHWESTERN (TX) UNIVERSITY PIRATES. The Pirates were on top 14-7 in the opening Quarter and 17-14 come Halftime. The 3rd Quarter ended with the Majors up 27-17 and the 4th in a Millsaps College victory by a count of 27-24.

TIE ME KANGAROO DOWN – The LYON COLLEGE SCOTS traveled to take on the AUSTIN COLLEGE KANGAROOS. The Kangaroos watched their 7-0 1st Quarter edge become a 14-7 Lyon College lead by the Half. Austin College led 28-17 in the 3rd Quarter but the Scots rallied in the 4th for a 40-28 come from behind win.

COOL-NAME BOWLS – The TRINITY (CT) BANTAMS defeated the visiting AMHERST COLLEGE MAMMOTHS 14-7   ###   Elsewhere, the PACIFIC UNIVERSITY BOXERS won 52-35 at the PUGET SOUND UNIVERSITY LOGGERS   ###   And the ROANOKE COLLEGE MAROONS survived a 21-20 visit from the GUILFORD COLLEGE QUAKERS.

ROWAN ON THE ROAD – Saturday saw the ROWAN UNIVERSITY PROFS on the road against THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY LIONS. A 7-7 opening Quarter tie turned into a 24-7 Profs advantage at the midpoint. After the break, the Lions outscored Rowan University 23-20, but the Profs still triumphed 44-30.

NSAC

DOUBLING UP ON THE COMPETITION – The WESTGATE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY GOLD RAVENS paid a call on the GORDON STATE HIGHLANDERS. The Gold Ravens functioned in a more efficient manner than they had in many other games this season. When all of the dust settled, Westgate Christian went home with a 36-18 victory over the Highlanders.

SHARKBAIT – In this game the LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE MAKOS (as in the sharks) welcomed the ATLANTIS UNIVERSITY ATLANTEANS. The Makos proceeded to dominate Atlantis University on both sides of the ball, leading them 24-0 by Halftime. From there, Lighthouse Christian kept up the pressure, winning the game 48-6.

SHOCK OF THE DAY – It wasn’t just that the CLAYTON STATE LAKERS upset the visiting NEWPORT NEWS APPRENTICE SCHOOL BUILDERS, it was the way they did it! The Lakers parlayed a 20-7 opening Quarter advantage into 28-7 at the Half. After the break, Clayton State continued outclassing the Apprentice School, clobbering them 42-13.

NJCAA

TOP THREE ROLL – The number 1 ranked defending national champions – the HUTCHINSON COLLEGE BLUE DRAGONS – won 27-12 at the 9th ranked BUTLER (KS) GRIZZLIES   ###   Next, the 2nd ranked IOWA WESTERN COLLEGE REIVERS beat the visiting number 11 GARDEN CITY COLLEGE BRONCBUSTERS 35-21   ###   And the number 3 TYLER COLLEGE APACHES defeated their hosts the 10th ranked NAVARRO COLLEGE BULLDOGS 20-14. 

DETROIT COMES TO TOWN – In this game the COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE (Detroit) LIONS traveled to face the COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE (Ohio Valley) CRUSADERS. This was what sportscasters like to call “old-school, smash-mouth football” as defense was the name of the game in a 14-7 victory for the Lions.

HAPPY HOME STANDS – The MONROE UNIVERSITY MUSTANGS hammered the LACKAWANNA COLLEGE FALCONS by a score of 34-7   ###   Meanwhile, the COFFEYVILLE COLLEGE RED RAVENS gave a 52-7 spanking to the ELLSWORTH COLLEGE PANTHERS   ###   And the ANDREW COLLEGE FIGHTING TIGERS routed the TENNESSEE VALLEY COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE DEFENDERS 47-14.

INSTANT CLASSIC – The KILGORE COLLEGE RANGERS took it on the road against the BLINN COLLEGE BUCCANEERS. These two familiar foes fought it out blow for blow and almost score for score for 4 bruising Quarters. In the end, only one team could emerge with a win and that turned out to be the Rangers 45-40.

CCCAA

DOWN GOES NUMBER THREE – The COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS CORSAIRS paid a visit to the 3rd ranked BUTTE COLLEGE ROADRUNNERS yesterday. The Corsairs put BC on Upset Alert with their 10-7 Halftime edge. The 3rd Quarter ended with the Roadrunners up 14-13 before the College of the Redwoods came from behind for a 22-21 victory!

CLOSE CALLS – The SAN DIEGO MESA COLLEGE OLYMPIANS traveled to face the MT. SAN JACINTO COLLEGE EAGLES and edged them 35-31   ###   Elsewhere, the PALOMAR COLLEGE COMETS won 31-27 at the CHAFFEY COLLEGE PANTHERS   ###   And the CERRITOS COLLEGE FALCONS defeated the FULLERTON COLLEGE HORNETS in a 19-17 nail-biter.

DEFENSIVE PERFECTION – This game pitted the BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE RENEGADES against their guests the ORANGE COAST COLLEGE PIRATES. The Renegades converted a 14-0 1st Quarter advantage into 35-0 at the Half. From there, Bakersfield College continued their defensive clinic, ultimately annihilating the Pirates 59-0.

THE COOLER TEAM NAME WINS – The LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE MONARCHS routed the visiting LOS ANGELES COLLEGE-SOUTHWEST COUGARS by a score of 41-28   ###   Next, the PASADENA CITY COLLEGE LANCERS won 35-0 at the EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE HUSKIES   ###   And the ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE MARAUDERS beat the COLLEGE OF THE DESERT ROADRUNNERS 58-17. 

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