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Titans Close Season In Metrodome With 54-0 Victory

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Scoring touchdowns on its first four possessions, the UW-Oshkosh football team cruised to a 54-0 victory over NCAA Division II University of Minnesota-Morris on Friday night (Nov. 10) at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn. The season finale featured the Titans scoring their most points since a 66-0 victory over UW-Platteville in 1919. It also was the fifth-highest point total in the 106-year history of UW-Oshkosh football.

UW-Oshkosh took control of the contest against its first-time opponent early, scoring on running back Matt Kaufman's four-yard touchdown run just 2:53 into the contest. The Titans concluded the first quarter with a 23-0 advantage after getting a four-yard touchdown run from running back Mike Scovronski (6:20 left), a safety following a blocked punt (4:12 left) and a 59-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Alan Beversdorf to split end Shannon King (2:33 left). UW-Oshkosh had eight first downs and 169 yards of offense in the opening period.

The Titans (3-7) continued their assault in the second quarter, scoring on a 62-yard touchdown run by Beversdorf and a 20-yard touchdown pass from Beversdorf to split end Chris Samz. UW-Oshkosh held the Cougars (0-11) without a first down and just 15 yards of offense in the second quarter.

UW-Oshkosh tallied 17 points in the second half, reaching the end zone on a two-yard touchdown run by Scovronski in the third quarter and by a 39-yard touchdown pass from Beversdorf to tight end Justin Penio in the fourth quarter. The Titans closed the scoring with a 31-yard field goal by placekicker Davie Gaulke in the fourth quarter.

En route to recording its first shutout since the second game of the 1996 season, UW-Oshkosh totaled 432 yards of offense and 20 first downs. TheTitans gained 281 yards on the ground, with Kaufman gaining a career-best 103, Scovronski 76 and Beversdorf 62. In the air, Beversdorf completed eight of 13 passes for 151 yards and three touchdowns.

Defensively, UW-Oshkosh had its best performance of the season in handing the University of Minnesota-Morris its 22nd straight setback. The Cougars were held to just four first downs and only 60 yards of offense, none of which were in the air. It was the fewest yards allowed by UW-Oshkosh since Mount Senario College was held to 34 in the 1988 season opener. Linebacker Ryan Thompson led the defensive charge by recording 10 tackles, including two for a loss. Defensive back Don Ryan chipped in to holding the University of Minnesota-Morris without a third down conversion (0-12) by interceptiing two passes.