Washburn football falls to undefeated Pittsburg State

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – The Washburn Ichabods had been unable to rally from a 17 level halftime deficit towards the Pitt Statt Saturday afternoon at Yager Stadium, falling 37-23 to the Gorillas.

After quarterback Jared Taylor linked with star receiver James Letcher Jr. on a formidable 86 yard landing cross to place the Ichabods up 6-0 within the first quarter, Washburn was unable to capitalize on the momentum and rapidly discovered themselves down 16-6 after one quarter.

Errors had been the story of the sport for the Washburn offense as they struggled to discover a rhythm for a lot of the day. A missed discipline aim, missed PAT, three fumbles, and an interception proved to be too pricey in a matchup with the now 10-0 Gorillas. The Ichabod protection, which gave up 30 first half factors, appeared significantly better within the second half and surrendered solely seven factors within the closing half-hour of motion.

Regardless of making it a one rating sport after being down 30-13 on the half, Pitt State landed a closing blow to the Ichabods on their strategy to a 37-23 victory in Topeka.

Washburn now sits at 6-4 on the 12 months and can look to bounce again subsequent week in its closing common season sport at Missouri Southern.

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