(Crookston, Minn.)-  The University of Minnesota, Crookston Football team returns to Ed Widseth Field this Saturday, October 8 to host Upper Iowa University. The Golden Eagles are coming off a 31-0 loss to the University of Mary while the Peacocks fell to Bemidji state 48-7. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.

Minnesota, Crookston (1-4, 0-4 NSIC)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Football team hosted the University of Mary on Saturday at Ed Widseth Field in UMC's 2011 Homecoming game. The Golden Eagles combined for 267 total yards of offense including 232 rushing yards. The Golden Eagles were led against U-Mary by Richard Haley (RB, 6-0, 205, Jr., Detroit, Mich.) who rushed for 179 yards on 26 carries and averaged 6.9 yards/rush. It is the fourth time this season Haley has rushed for more than 150 yards in a game. Quarterback A.J. Barge (QB, 6-3, 190, Fr., Carrollton, Ga.) completed eight passes for 35 yards. Eric Fiege (WR, 5-9, 175, Jr., San Diego, Calif.) caught three passes for 31 yards with a long of 17 yards. Cody Hendrickson (DB, 5-10, 185, Sr., Wright, Minn.) led the Golden Eagle de¬fense with 10 total tackles (7 unassisted, 3 assisted).

Upper Iowa (2-3, 1-3 NSIC)- The Beavers of Bemidji State came into the game at Eischeid Sta¬dium Saturday with the 25th best defense in the country and they backed it up by controlling the Peacock offense. The Beaver defense combined with a powerful BSU rushing attack led the visitors to a 48-7 win over Upper Iowa. After the loss, the Peacocks are now 2-3 overall and 1-3 in NSIC games, while BSU improves to 4-1 on the season and 3-1 in conference. Upper Iowa trailed 28-0 early in the second quarter when Cole Jaeschke found Jessie Hubbard down the visitor sideline for a 75-yard reception for a touchdown. After Steven Sandoval hit the extra point to remain perfect on the season, the Peacocks trailed 28-7.  Jaeschke had a tough day against the Beavers throwing for 180 yards on 9 completions with a touchdown, but did thrown three interceptions. Hubbard caught 3 passes for 104 yards and a score, while Jordan Otdoerfer rushed for 36 yards on 11 carries. Upper Iowa's offense only had the ball for 19:43 of the game, while Bemidji State's 40:17 of possession kept the thin UIU defense on the field far too long. Linebackers Ethan Douglas, Tony Leggett and Casey Popenfoose led the team in tackles with 14, 12 and 11, respectively.

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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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