By: Achilles Carmenate
BABSON PARK, Fla. – No. 24 Webber International University is back on the road for a match up with Stetson, Saturday, September 5 at 7 p.m.
- The game can be seen live on ESPN3
Last Time OutThe Warriors opened 2015 with a dominant road victory over Arizona Christian. Webber International imposed it will on the ground, rushing for 446 yards and six touchdowns. The Warriors jumped out to a 28-7 lead by halftime and never looked back, winning the game, 48-21.
The Unstoppable ForceThe Warriors running game was clicking on all cylinders last week. Webber International's 446 yards on the ground ranks first in the nation, while its seven touchdowns are second-best in the NAIA.
The outburst was led by senior running back
Darius Page, who finished with 177 yards and three touchdowns. The career performance puts Page at the No. 2 spot on the NAIA rushing list.
Page was not alone, as multiple players found success running the ball. Senior quarterback
Billy Pavlock ran in three touchdowns for Webber International, senior running back
Brendan Deshields racked up 88 yards on nine carries and senior fullback
Austin Geck got in on the action, taking his lone carry for 48 yards.
StreakingWebber International has now rushed for at least 200 yards in eight-consecutive games. During that streak, the Warriors have also topped the 300-yard mark three times.
The Warriors are also the owners of an impressive nine-game winning streak. It was been almost a year since Webber International last tasted defeat, with its last loss coming on September 13, 2014. The nine consecutive victories also sets a bench mark in the program's history.
About StetsonThe Hatters finished 2014 with a 5-7 overall record and a 3-5 mark in the Pioneer Football League.
Stetson returns its top passer, rusher and receiver. Junior quarterback Ryan Tentler threw for 1,883 yards and 17 touchdowns in his first season as the Hatters starter. Junior running back Cole Mazza finished 2014 with 922 rush yards and 10 touchdowns, earning a spot on the All-PFL second team. Senior receiver Kegan Moore pulled in 686 yards, while averaging, a FSC-best, 26.4 yards per catch.