Titans Conclude Non-Conference Slate Unbeaten

Andy Moriarty rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns as the UW-Oshkosh built an early lead and cruised to a 27-13 non-conference win over Albion College Saturday in Albion, Mich.

The UW-Oshkosh defense held Albion (1-1) to minus-four rushing yards as Ryan Neff recorded two sacks for the Titans. UW-Oshkosh also picked off four passes, including two by Bryan Kent, and recovered two fumbles.

"I think our defense really stepped up," Titans coach Phil Meyer said. "That's kind of the story of the game right there."

The Titans scored on their first three possessions to build a 13-3 halftime advantage. Lucas Raschke hit on field goals of 40 and 30 yards and Moriarty scored from 3 yards out.

The UW-Oshkosh lead moved to 20-3 in the third quarter as quarterback Joe Patek found Nick Kilton for a 32-yard touchdown pass.

Moriarty added another touchdown midway through the fourth quarter to seal the win.

"He had a nice game," Meyer said of his running back. "That was huge."

Besides Moriarty, the Titans were also led by Patek, who completed 8-of-18 passes for 124 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

Meyer said he was also pleased with the special teams play of Andy Heiman.

"Andy Heiman stepped up in the return game," Meyer said. "He had a couple of nice returns for 74 yards and that was key for us."

The victory gives the Titans (3-0) a perfect non-conference record for the third year in a row. It also was UW-Oshkosh's 11th straight non-conference win.

Following a bye next week, UW-Oshkosh opens Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference action Oct. 1 against UW-River Falls at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

"To come out of there 3-0 is what our goal was and what we expected," Meyer said. "Now it's time to put the gloves on. Now comes the fun part and hard part of the season."