GUNNISON, Colo. Western Colorado defeated Black Hills State 35-20 to improve to 7-0 season which is the best start the Mountaineers have had since 1979.
JUST THE FACTS
Final Score: Western Colorado def. Black Hills State 35-20
Records: Western Colorado 7-0, Black Hills State 4-3
Location: Katy O.Rady Field, Gunnison, Colo.
HOW IT HAPPENED
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The Mountaineers got on the board early as Deyvon Butler scored twice in the first quarter and had a 82-yard touchdown run in the second registering three of the Mountaineers four touchdowns in the first half.
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While the Western Colorado defense held Black Hills State to a total of 92 yards on offense in the first quarter. The Yellow Jackets were held to two only field goals in the first half.
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Neither team scored in the third quarter, but the Yellow Jackets scored twice in the fourth including a 50-yard pass from Tanner Clarkson to Cameron Goods. Nolan Susel also scored for the Yellow Jackets.
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Drew Montez and Sage Yazzie also registered touchdowns for the Mountaineers.
FIELD NOTES
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Nash contributed to the Mountaineers win with 129 passing yards and one touchdown. He also registered 49 rushing yards.
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Butler had a stellar day with 130 rushing yards over 17 attempts, three touchdowns and three punt returns for a total of 84-yards.
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Montez collected 48-yards over four receptions and ten 10 rushing yards.
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Kendall Lightfoot, Wyatt Buhr and Ricky Freymond each registered one sack for a total of 22-yards. Dylan Cardenas also registered a tackle for a loss of six yards. Lightfoot, Buhr and Freymond all registered two tackles for a loss a piece.
UP NEXT
The Mountaineers will be back at Katy O. Rady Field next weekend to take on New Mexico Highlands at 1 p.m.
