Pioneers 5-0

The MidAmerica Nazarene University Football team is 5-0.  They are currently ranked 5th in the nation and have already made it through a very difficult stretch of games unscathed.  Here is an update on the first five games:

@ Avila:
The Pioneers got scored on their first six possessions and easily won 42-7.  The Pioneers racked up 509 yards of total offense and held Avila to just 175.

#24 Baker:
The game remained close throughout in the season opener for the Pioneers, but they prevailed in a 24-16 game.  Jake Duren was named HAAC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the game.

@ Culver-Stockton:
After a very sluggish start to the game, MNU got hot and beat the Wildcats 46-13.  Dantren Anderson's 11 tackles and two sacks earned him the HAAC Defensive Player of the Week.

#2 Lindenwood:
In one of the best regular season games on the schedule for the entire NAIA, the Pioneers held on to defeat the reigning HAAC champs and National runner-up the Lindenwood Lions.  The Lion offense averaged over 60 points a game and over 650 of yards of offense, but were held scoreless in the second half.  The Pioneers used two field goals from Junior Cody Morrow in the second half to break a 20-20 tie at halftime. 

@ #20 Benedictine:
MNU fought off a "game hangover" from an emotional win the week before to beat the Ravens 23-7.  The Pioneers trailed at halftime, but overcame adversity to put BC away late in the game.

The Pioneers next game is this Saturday at home agains Graceland Universtiy.  The are currently in sole possession of first place in the conference.