CHICAGO, Ill. –

The North Park University football team fell to Washington University - St.Louis 21-44 on Saturday afternoon at the Holmgren Athletic Complex.

The Vikings scored first courtesy of a 24 yard pass from sophomore quarterback Grant Borsch to sophomore receiver Brian Mena. 

WashU went to work in the middle of the game, notching 17 points in the second quarter and 14 points in the third quarter.

North Park marked a touchdown in every quarter but the third, including a long 73 yard pass from Borsch to Josh Casey that tied the game at 14-14.

Both teams combined for just under 1,100 total yards; WashU 603 and North Park 480. North Park's 353 receiving yards and 127 rushing yards were both season-highs, as well as a new season-best 24 first downs.

Despite the offensive surge, WashU's fast-paced attack was able to score on seven of eight red zone chances and marked 32 first downs in their 44-21 victory.

Quick Hits:

• Borsch was 30-43 on the day, accumulating 353 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
• Justice Macneal-Young rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown in 22 carries
• Josh Casey was the lead receiver this afternoon, catching a long pass from Borsch at 73 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter

Notables:

• Macneal-Young's 107 rushing yards is the first time a Viking has rushed for 100 or more yards since Marquis Magwood against Augustana in 2013.
• Borsch's 73-yard touchdown pass to Casey is the second-longest in the Coach Conway era.

What's Next?

The Vikings (1-3, 0-3 CCIW) will travel to Carol Stream, Illinois next Saturday, facing the 13th-ranked Wheaton College Thunder.