Photo credit: Paige Wilcox
CHICAGO, Ill. – The North Park University football team suffered a 63-0 loss to the No. 5 Wheaton College Thunder on Saturday afternoon.
Wheaton scored 14 points in the opening quarter, 21 in the second and third, and seven in the final quarter. The Thunder marked 249 yards in the air and 230 yards on the ground while holding the Vikings to just 99 yards of total offense.
One of the nation's best defenses, the Thunder totaled 18 tackles for loss while forcing the Vikings to punt seven times.
Quick Hits:
- Freshman defensive back CJ Martin marked a career high 10 tackles
- Senior linebacker Uluao Letuli led both teams with a season-high 12 tackles
- Wheaton's Grotelueschen had a 42-yard pick six
- Wheaton's McRae picked up four tackles for loss
What's Next?
North Park (0-5, 0-4 CCIW) hits the road next Saturday, October 19, to play Augustana College. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. in Rock Island, Ill.