#11 Northwest Missouri State football dominates #8 Emporia State on Homecoming and Senior Day

MARYVILLE, Mo. (KQTV) - The #8 Northwest Missouri State football team came away with an impressive 59-14 victory over previously undefeated #8 Emporia State on Saturday.

Sophomore running back Quincy Torry won the Don Black award for MVP of the Homecoming game. Torry finished with 106 yards rushing on 13 carries and scored 2 rushing touchdowns.

The Bearcats defense came away with 3 touchdowns of its own. Senior linebacker Cody Simoncic had a fumble recovery touchdown in the first quarter, redshirt freshman defensive back Jayden Welch had a 33 yard fumble recovery touchdown in the second quarter and senior linebacker David Jacquez had a 63 yard interception for a touchdown in the third quarter.

Northwest Missouri State improves to 7-1 on the season and hits the road next to play rival MoWest in St. Joseph on Saturday, November 7th at 2 pm.