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Huskies vs Minutemen Final: 34-20 - Recap
NIU got a 125-yard performance from Gavin Williams as a key part of its 34-20 victory over the Minutemen on Saturday at Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium.
The match was decisive in favor of NIU, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 41.5.
Gavin Williams rushed for 125 yards, while Jaylen Poe added 98 yards in the win. Brock Lampe and George Dimopoulos added 15 and 9 receiving yards respectively.
CJ Hester rushed for 71 yards for Massachusetts, while Taisun Phommachanh added 27 yards. Taisun Phommachanh threw for 263 yards for the Minutemen, while receivers Jakobie Keeney-James and T.Y. Harding had 87 and 85 yards respectively.
Massachusetts lost the offensive yardage battle to NIU 402-378 yards in Saturday's game. NIU had more first downs as that total ended up 23-19.
Massachusetts lost the time of possession battle 33:40-26:20, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
NIU looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Bowling Green. Massachusetts will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Missouri.