CHADRON, Neb. Western Colorado keeps its winning streak alive, opening the season 4-0 for the first time since the 2021 season. The Mountaineers defeated the Eagles 35-17 in Chadron, Neb., to conclude their latest road trip.
JUST THE FACTS
Final Score: Western Colorado def. CSU Pueblo 35-17
Records: Western Colorado 4-0 (2-0 RMAC), Chadron State 1-3 (0-2 RMAC)
Location: Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium, Chadron, Neb.
HOW IT HAPPENED
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The Mountaineers were able to score on their first drive of the game, as Drew Nash pitched the ball to Deyvon Butler who made a 53-yard pass to Drew Montez at the goal line.
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Chadron State responded to the Mountaineers with a field goal.
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Nash was able to extend Western Colorado's lead with a two-yard rushing touchdown. On his team's next drive, he connected with Victory David for a 77-yard touchdown pass to cap off the Mountaineers three play 87-yard drive.
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The Mountaineers closed the first half with another touchdown pass as he connected with Braeden Hogan.
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The Eagles were held to a pair of field goals in the third quarter before inching closer to the Mountaineers with an 80-yard touchdown pass. The Eagles then completed the two-point conversion to make it a 28-17 Mountaineers score.
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Butler registered a three-yard rush for the Mountaineers' fourth touchdown of the day.
FIELD NOTES
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Nash closed out the game with a career-high 320 passing yards, including two touchdown passes and a 68.8 completion percentage (28-for-41). Nash also had 45 rushing yards with one touchdown.
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Montez was the Mountaineers leading receiver recording 111-yards over eight receptions with one touchdown; he averaged 13.9 yards per reception.
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Kendall Lightfoot continues to lead the defensive efforts for the Mountaineers with eight tackles and one interception, while Cy Shope registered seven tackles and a sack for seven yards.
UP NEXT
The Mountaineers will now return to Gunnison, Colo., and Katy O. Rady Field to take on Colorado Mesa at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30.
