By james art 
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (Dakota News Now) – A late defensive stand by Morningside ended Northwestern’s chances for a road win as the Raiders fell 13-7 in Sioux City.
In what was a defensive stalemate in the first quarter, Morningside made the play in field position, forcing three straight three-and-outs before converting on a 38-yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead with 1:31 left in the first.
A 37-yard deep ball put the Raiders up by two early in the second as Morningside went up 10-0 with 14:03 left in the half.
On the ensuing defensive drive, Gavin Lorenzen helped Northwestern get a solid field goal with a Mustang 35 interception, his first of the season and third of his career. The field goal unit then came up with a chance to get on the board, but Stader’s 52-yard attempt was wide left. The Raiders stopped another punt with an interception when Clayton Bosma picked off his second pass of the year near the goal line, helping the Raiders to halftime.
Northwestern started the second half creating multiple turnovers, first forcing a fumble on the opening kickoff to get close to the red zone. On the Mustangs’ first drive of the half, Korver Demma recorded a strip sack and Trystin Voss recovered a fumble to set up another Red Raider punt. The Raiders took advantage, getting into plus territory again before Hayden Gross found Peyton Carroll on a fadeaway to put his team on the board.
Morningside later converted on a 44-yard field goal to make it 13-7 heading into the final quarter.
The Raiders made one final push with less than two minutes left, but Morningside’s defense helped the Mustangs come away with a 13-7 win.
GAME NOTES
- Peyton Carroll led the receiving group with seven receptions for 82 yards and a score.
- Cole Telford had 11 rebounds.
- Clayton Bosma and Gavin Lorenzen each had an assist.
- Hayden Groos threw for 182 yards and a touchdown.
- The Raiders forced four turnovers, with two fumbles and two interceptions.
- It was the 13th one-score game between Northwestern and Morningside.
- Northwestern held Morningside to its lowest point total since 2013.
Next up: Northwestern will face another top-10 foe in Dordt next weekend, with kickoff set for 1 p.m.
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