Kearney, Neb. – The Wayne State defense came up with a last second stand, and the Wildcat offense got going in the second half, to beat Nebraska-Kearney, 21-16, Saturday night at Cunningham Field in Wayne.

This was the season opener for both teams.

Moment of the Game
With about a minute to go, UNK had four chances from the Wildcat 9-yard line to win the game but four passes fell incomplete.

Lopers of the Game
Rustin Dring (So., RB, Kearney) - 27 carries for 149 yards and 1 TD
Jake Spitzlberger (So., QB, Lakewood, CO) - 18 of 37 for 169 yards and 1 TD, 18 carries for 134 yards
Shane Carraher (So., WR, Franklin) - 6 catches for 38 yards and 1 TD
Kyle Kaiser (So., WR, Broomfield, CO) - 5 catches for 59 yards
Ozzie Smith (Sr., CB, Bellevue) - 8 tackles
Mike Neal (Sr., CB, Brentwood, CA) - 6 tackles including a 0.5 TFL
Jake Mandelko (Sr., S, Lexington) - 6 tackles, 1 INT

Up Next
UNK hosts Nebraska-Omaha next Saturday at noon at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium. The game can once again be seen on NET throughout the state.