Huskies Handle Oilers
The University of Findlay football team lost 35-10 to Michigan Technological University on Saturday, Sep. 22 in Houghton, Mich. The loss gives the Oilers a 2-1 record on the season with the same record in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) play.
The Oilers came out in the first half and turned the ball over three times. The turnovers led to 14 points for Michigan Tech as the Huskies took a 21-3 lead at the break.
Findlay's defense came up with a turnover on the first possession of the second half as junior defensive back Jamon McClain forced a fumble, which was recovered and returned by red-shirt freshman defensive back Derrick Mason. The Oilers then capitalized on the Huskies mistake as senior quarterback Clay Belton hit junior wide receiver Seth White for a 10-yard touchdown pass to make the score 21-10 with 11:23 left in the quarter.
The 11-point deficit was as close as the Oilers would get the rest of the way however as the Huskies reached the end zone two more times to put the game out of reach.
Belton completed 20-of-48 passing attempts for 219 yards and a score, but had the two interceptions.
Red-shirt freshman running back Daiquone Ford and senior running back Monterae Williams paced the Oilers ground game with 52 yards apiece while White hauled in six passes for 57 yards and a score.
Senior linebacker Brandon Butler led the defense with 14 tackles while senior defensive tackle Richard Sumlin had eight stops, including 4.5 behind the line of scrimmage.
Sophomore defensive end Josh Lee added two tackles and picked off one pass, which he returned 18 yards.
As a team, the Oilers gained 347 yards of total offense and gave up 385 yards to Michigan Tech. The Huskies controlled the game on the ground with 228 rushing yards and converted 8-of-12 attempts on third down.
The Oilers will return home next weekend to host Notre Dame (Ohio) College. The contest is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. inside Donnell Stadium.