Run Game Holds Strong for Bears at #21/22 Washington State

Saturday, September 7

Pullman, Wash.

3 pm

University of Northern Colorado

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Washington State

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Northern Colorado

Washington State

Photo by: Ryan Pfeifer

9/7/2019 7:34:00 PM | Football

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Northern Colorado football ran for over 200 yards against #21/22 Washington State

By: By Ryan Pfeifer, UNCBears.com

PULLMAN, Wash. – Facing their second FBS opponent in as many weeks, Northern Colorado held its own against No. 21/22 Washington State on Saturday afternoon. The Bears trailed by 14 at half holding the prolific Cougars offense to 24 points the first half before they pulled away in the second and won 59-17.

Milo Hall had a big day for the Bears carrying the ball 31 times for 113 yards and a score. The team eclipsed the 200 yard mark finishing with 216 yards on 54 carries.

Hall put the Bears on the scoreboard after Washington State scored on their first drive of the game. UNC's eight play, 75 yard drive was capped off by Hall's 11-yard TD run.

The Cougars ended up scoring a touchdown on their first three drives of the game to gain breathing room from the Bears.

Northern Colorado's defense stopped the Cougars twice in the second quarter and was able to cut the gap to 21-10 on Collin Root's 50-yard field goal.

In the second half, WSU pulled away from UNC once again scoring on their first three drives of the half.

What They Said
Head Coach Earnest Collins Jr
"I thought our kids fought today. When you play an offense like Washington State's it's tough. They get the ball out fast and then if you drop eight, he has all day to throw. There were times we gave them too much time to throw but overall I felt like we fought all game. Defensively, Leach has found a defensive scheme that matches what he does offensively. We moved the ball well on the ground and now just need to find a way to pass the ball and protect our quarterback better."

Game Notes
- Milo Hall became the first Bear since Brandon Cartagena in 2017 to carry the ball 25 or more times. He ended the day with 31 carries.
- The 100 yards rushing game for Hall was his third as a Bear.
- Hall sits 57 yards shy of 1,000 rushing yards for his career as a Bear.
- Jace Bobo recorded the first interception of his career.
- James Stanton earned his first career start on Saturday.
- Cole Ingersoll saw his first career action as a Bear and ran for 42 yards on four carries including a 28-yard touchdown.

What's Ahead?
UNC concludes its three consecutive games on the road by heading back to California this time to face Sacramento State. The Bears and Hornets kick off on September 14 at 7 pm MDT / 6 pm PDT. The game between the two Big Sky schools does not count as a conference game. Tune into the game on Pluto TV Ch. 533 and listen in on 1310 KFKA starting an hour before kickoff with Blue and Gold Gameday.

Northern Colorado's 2019 home opener is set for September 21 against South Dakota at 2 pm.

Single Game Tickets on Sale Now!
Single game tickets are on sale now for all five of Northern Colorado football home games. Tickets start as low as $15 for GA tickets for the games against South Dakota, Idaho, Montana State and Cal Poly. Homecoming tickets start at $20 when the Bears host Portland State on October 19.

Season Tickets Still Available
It's not too late to grab season tickets for the 2019 UNC football season. The Bears host five home games in 2019 starting on September 21 against old North Central Conference foe South Dakota. Season tickets start at just $65 and are the most affordable Division I football in the state.

To purchase tickets to any UNC Athletics event, visit UNCBears.com/Tickets, call the UNC Box Office at 970-351-4849 or visit the box office inside the Campus Commons Monday-Friday from 10 am-5 pm.

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