Washburn comes up short, falls to Missouri Western on the road

ST. JOSEPH, MO (KSNT)- The Ichabods came up just short on Saturday.

Despite overcoming a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter, Washburn couldn't get it done on the road losing to Missouri Western 27-24.

Trailing 20-10 entering the fourth, Keller Hurla found Henry Mohrmann for a 10-yard score.

The Icahbods would get the ball back and Hurla would get back to work. He scored himself on the ground to give Washburn a 24-20 lead.

Under two minutes, Missouri Western would find its lone touchdown of the quarter with 1:55 left to regain the lead.

Washburn would get to the redzone but time would expire as the Ichabods fall to 2-6 on the season.

Logan Madden got the start for the Icahbods and was 21-38 for 197 yards and a score. Hurla was 2-4 with the score through the air on the ground.

Tre Calhoun led the receiving score with seven catches for 72 yards. Weston Ropp and Mohrmann had a score each.

Defensively, Kamble Havercamp was everywhere. He recorded three sacks on the afternoon along with eight total tackles. J.C. Hein led Washburn with 15 total tackles including 11 solo tackles.

Jordan Finnesy added an interception in the loss.

The Ichabods return home next weekend to host Emporia State (4-5, 3-4 MIAA) in the Turnpike Tussle.

Kickoff set for 1 p.m. at Yager Stadium.

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