Mount Union 56, Ohio Northern 31
Dec 04, 1999
ALLIANCE, Ohio — Trailing 16-14 at half, Mount Union exploded for 28 third-quarter points to overtake Ohio Northern and post a 56-31 win in NCAA quarterfinal playoff action. Dec 04, 1999
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The Raiders' Chuck Moore led all rushers with 27 carries for 168 yards and two scores while quarterback Gary Smeck was 16-for-23 passing for 271 yards and four TDs. He also ran for one touchdown while rushing for a career-best 79 yards on 11 carries. Adam Marino led Mount Union with six receptions for 114 yards and one touchdown.
The Polar Bears' Shane Franzer completed 29 of 48 for 347 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Tony Mitchell had a career-best eight grabs for 83 yards while Steve Vagedes caught seven for 120 yards and one touchdown for Northern. Jamal Robertson totaled 95 yards on 22 carries.
Mount Union had 530 yards of offense to ONU's 471. This was Mount Union's 14th straight playoff win and 54th consecutive victory overall.