6
William Woods WWU 0-2
54
Winner Grand View GVU 1-0 , 0
William Woods WWU
0-2
6
Final
54
Grand View GVU
1-0 , 0
Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
WWU William Woods 6 0 0 0 6
GVU Grand View 12 14 7 21 54
Troy Oliver scores the first-ever touchdown for William Woods Football, a 21-yard reception from Gabe Serri
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Game Recap: Football | | John Roushkolb

Owls Force Four Turnovers, Pick Up Historic First Touchdown in Loss at Grand View

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - In a matchup between the fifth-ranked team in the nation and a team playing just its second game ever, William Woods (0-2) turned in a solid effort, scoring its first-ever touchdown in a 54-6 loss to Grand View University. Troy Oliver had the historic moment for Woods, escaping a pair of tackles for a 21-yard reception from Gabe Serri.

"We have to be able to see the growth from game one to game two," said head coach Julian Mendez. "Our defense played their butts off and really fought hard to force turnovers and give us a chance. Offensively, we've got the weight off our backs by scoring but we're not there yet. We need to be able to support our defense and put points on the board from those turnovers."

After falling behind 9-0 early in the first quarter on a touchdown and safety, the Woods defense stepped up to make a statement with the first of three forced fumbles on the night. Darrias Butler stripped the ball from Dalton Van Pelt at the 35-yard line, and Sovereign Morton dove on the loose ball to recover.

Woods was able to answer a Grand View field goal with a 75-yard touchdown drive that saw Oliver involved on both ends. He opened the drive with a 55-yard completion to Jalen Becerra after reversing on a pitch from Serri. A 12-yard completion to Becerra was offset by a 13-yard sack by University of Iowa transfer Jackson Filer, but the Owls shrugged off the setback on the next play as Serri found Oliver at the 5-yard line.

Oliver shook off Krishawn Butler and Daviere Jones and stretched to put the ball in the end zone with 1:54 left in the first period.

The Owls forced a pair of turnovers in the second quarter but weren't able to capitalize on either of the free possessions. Jaylen Wiley Scruggs outjumped Zane Johnson and wrestled an interception away with 11:19 on the clock, and Carter Holloway stripped Jackson Waring as he sacked the Viking quarterback with 48 seconds left.

Woods is set to make its historic debut at the North Campus Athletic Complex on Saturday, Sept. 14, hosting fellow Heart newcomer Saint Ambrose University in a 5:30 p.m. kickoff. The Owls will celebrate the City of Fulton's half birthday in a special halftime ceremony.
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Scoring Summary

Scoring Summary
Scoring Play Visiting Team Score Home Team Score
1st Quarter WWU GVU
GVU
09:29 - GVU - Jordan Kumm 2 yd pass from Jackson Waring (Cory Wood kick) 12 plays, 93 yards, TOP 5:31
0 7
GVU
07:58 - GVU - Team 0 yd safety
0 9
GVU
04:02 - GVU - Cory Wood 44 yd field goal 3 plays, 1 yards, TOP 1:05
0 12
WWU
01:54 - WWU - Troy Oliver 21 yd pass from Gabe Serri (Matthew Segovia rush failed) 4 plays, 75 yards, TOP 2:08
6 12
2nd Quarter WWU GVU
GVU
12:28 - GVU - Jackson Waring 1 yd run (Cory Wood kick), 8 plays, 61 yards, TOP 4:16
6 19
GVU
06:17 - GVU - Zane Johnson 29 yd pass from Jackson Waring (Cory Wood kick) 6 plays, 42 yards, TOP 5:02
6 26
3rd Quarter WWU GVU
GVU
10:10 - GVU - John Argo 34 yd interception (Cory Wood kick)
6 33
4th Quarter WWU GVU
GVU
11:47 - GVU - Triston William 18 yd pass from Jackson Waring (Cory Wood kick) 9 plays, 60 yards, TOP 4:12
6 40
GVU
04:43 - GVU - Dalten Van Pelt 1 yd run (Cory Wood kick), 8 plays, 69 yards, TOP 4:18
6 47
GVU
02:41 - GVU - Cale Culver 26 yd run (Cory Wood kick), 3 plays, 40 yards, TOP 1:31
6 54

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