Dordt Ground Game Too Much For Football
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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21 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 49 |
Team Stats
Dordt (IA)
| Game Statistics | Hastings | Dordt (IA) |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Yards | 119 | 100 |
| Rushing Yards | 7 | 451 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Time of Poss. | 29:36 | 30:24 |
SIOUX CENTER, IOWA - Hastings Football had a lot of momentum going into their game against the Dordt Defenders on Saturday, but the Defenders proved too much in a 49-7 loss on the road to Dordt.
Both teams would come up empty in their first drives of the game, but Dordt would score first with a 47-yard rushing touchdown. On the ensuing play, Antoine Murphy would take it to the house from 95 yards out on the kickoff return to tie the game, 7-7.
Dordt would score two more times in the first quarter for a strong, 21-7 lead over Hastings.
Murphy capped off the first quarter with a fumble recovery at the Dordt 39-yard line. Before the end of the quarter, Hastings got it up to the 26-yard line, but a 12-yard sack pushed the Broncos back. Hastings was able to get a few yards back in the second quarter, but another Dordt sack would end the drive and force Hastings to punt.
The Defenders would get another touchdown later in the second quarter to go up 28-7, and had the chance for a half-ending field goal, but would miss it. Hastings finished the half with -2 yards of offense, but had a stronger showing in the second half.
In the first possession of the second half, Hastings was able to get upfield, but had to settle for a field goal. On the attempt, Dordt would block the field goal attempt, but then fumbled the ball themselves, which Hastings recovered. On the new life, Hastings would have to go for another field goal, which was also blocked.
Dordt would score another touchdown off the blocked field goal for the 35-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Defenders would score two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter for their 49-7 win.
Hastings would finish off the game with 132 yards of offense, compared to Dordt's 563 yards. Dordt would garner most of those yards on the ground, with 454 rushing yards. Hastings would struggle against the Defenders defense, with seven sacks on the day.
The Broncos will be back in action next Saturday at home against the currently-third seeded Northwestern Red Raiders. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m.
