ST. GEORGE, Utah — UNI wrapped non-conference play at Utah Tech on Saturday, September 20 at Greater Zion Stadium. The Utah Tech Trailblazers took control of the contest and finished with a 20-9 victory.

HOW IT HAPPENED

UNI opened the matchup on the defensive side of the ball and forced a quick three and out. The offense fumbled the ball, but the UNI defense stood tall on a short field and forced a missed field goal. The Panthers scored their lone points of the first half on a pair of field goals from Max Bartachek, one from 46 and one from 26. The Trailblazers mounted an 18-play, 86-yard touchdown drive to end the first half with a 7-6 lead.

The Trailblazers scored on their first offensive possession of the second half after forcing a UNI punt. The seven-play, 92-yard scoring drive was capped by a 66-yard rushing touchdown. A 45-yard reception from Ayden Price on third and 11 gave the Cats another chance on a drive that led to Bartachek's third field goal of the game. The Trailblazers notched a pair of field goals to cap the contest with a 20-9 win.

Matthew Schecklman finished with 18 completions for 160 yards. Ayden Price was the leading receiver with 49 yards on two receptions while Bill Jackson led the running back room with 36 yards on 11 attempts. Caleb Frazer led the defense with 12 total tackles including one TFL for four yards.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• The Panthers moved to 2-2 on the season heading into conference play after the 20-9 loss to Utah Tech. UNI is now 1-1 all time against the Trailblazers.
• Max Bartachek's 46-yard field goal is a career-long in a Panther uniform.
• Caleb Frazer recorded a career-high 12 total tackles.
• Owen Ostroski picked off his first career pass.

UP NEXT

The Panthers hit the bye week before conference play gets underway on October 4. UNI matches up with the North Dakota Fighting Hawks inside the UNI-Dome for the Panthers' annual Homecoming Weekend contest. The game will be broadcast on CFU 15 and ESPN+ as well as on the Panther Sports Radio Network.

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