University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Northern Colorado Falls at Northern Arizona
11/11/2023 4:18:00 PM | Football
GREELEY, Colo. – The University of Northern Colorado dropped a 28-7 decision at Northern Arizona Saturday afternoon in Big Sky Conference play.
Shea Kuykendall made the second start of his young career. In the second quarter, the redshirt freshman led a 12-play, 75-yard drive that took 6:59 off the clock. It culminated with a four-yard pitch-and-catch to Blake Haggerty.
Passing Yards: Shea Kuykendall – 177
Rushing Yards: David Afari – 31
Receiving Yards: Jamarii Robinson – 72
Tackles: Dustin Johnson - 12
Sacks: Keyvon Lakes & Tywonne Harris – 0.5
QB Hurries: Vincent King - 1
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Northern Colorado concludes its season next Saturday at home versus Portland State.
It's Senior Day and Military Appreciation Day. To purchase tickets, visit uncbears.com/tickets or call 970-351-4849. Tickets can also be purchased at the Campus Commons Ticket Office, Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Shea Kuykendall made the second start of his young career. In the second quarter, the redshirt freshman led a 12-play, 75-yard drive that took 6:59 off the clock. It culminated with a four-yard pitch-and-catch to Blake Haggerty.
Passing Yards: Shea Kuykendall – 177
Rushing Yards: David Afari – 31
Receiving Yards: Jamarii Robinson – 72
Tackles: Dustin Johnson - 12
Sacks: Keyvon Lakes & Tywonne Harris – 0.5
QB Hurries: Vincent King - 1
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Committed one penalty for 5 yards (false start).
- The offense was 8-for-18 on third-down opportunities.
- The offense was 1-for-2 in the red zone.
- Secured time of possession 30:35 to 29:25.
Northern Colorado concludes its season next Saturday at home versus Portland State.
It's Senior Day and Military Appreciation Day. To purchase tickets, visit uncbears.com/tickets or call 970-351-4849. Tickets can also be purchased at the Campus Commons Ticket Office, Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Team Stats
UNC
NAU
Total Yards
245
428
Pass Yards
177
201
Rushing Yards
68
227
Penalty Yards
5
76
1st Downs
15
19
3rd Downs
8
7
4th Downs
1
1
TOP
30:35
29:25
1st Quarter

UNC 0, NAU 7
NAU - Starling,Devon 30 yd pass from Werner,Xander (Gawlick,Szymon kick) 5 plays, 54 yards, TOP 01:19
2nd Quarter

UNC 0, NAU 14
NAU - Owen,Coleman 22 yd pass from Flores,Angel (QB) (Gawlick,Szymon kick) 8 plays, 77 yards, TOP 02:59

UNC 7, NAU 14
UNC - Haggerty,Blake 4 yd pass from Kuykendall,Shea (Green,Hunter kick) 12 plays, 75 yards, TOP 06:59

UNC 7, NAU 21
NAU - Starling,Devon 6 yd run (Gawlick,Szymon kick), 7 plays, 75 yards, TOP 02:56
3rd Quarter

UNC 7, NAU 28
NAU - Flores,Angel (QB) 1 yd run (Gawlick,Szymon kick), 5 plays, 75 yards, TOP 02:40
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