“Unstoppable Defense Shatters Offense’s Hopes in Thrilling Dakota Wesleyan Spring Showdown!”
The Dakota Wesleyan football team brought their spring practices to a thrilling conclusion with a riveting annual spring game held in Mitchell. On a sunny Saturday afternoon, the Tigers were locked in a fierce competition that tested their skills and strategies, showcasing the intensity of collegiate football. With a standout performance on the defensive front, the team demonstrated their prowess by forcing five turnovers, ultimately securing a commanding 37-17 victory over their offensive counterparts. Head coach Alex Kretzschmar expressed satisfaction with the team’s play, particularly noting the competitive spirit and adaptability of the players as they embraced the physicality of full-contact practice for the first time this spring. As preparations shift toward the summer, the Tigers are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting fall season! LEARN MORE
Putting together an impressive showing on their side of the ball, the Tigers defense forced five turnovers en route to a 37-17 win over the offense on the practice field behind the Sports and Wellness complex on Saturday.The defense started the game staked to a 21-0 lead with the ability to pick up more points each time they came away with either a fumble, an interception or forced a turnover on downs. Playing catch up throughout the afternoon, the offense scored points via traditional scoring methods.
“They just kept going back to the fundamentals,” Kretzschmar said of the defense’s effort, “Going back to doing their job and putting themselves in a good position to make a play, which ultimately came down to trusting their technique.”
“They just kept going back to the fundamentals,” Kretzschmar said of the defense’s effort, “Going back to doing their job and putting themselves in a good position to make a play, which ultimately came down to trusting their technique.”
MITCHELL — Putting in live game reps to conclude the spring calendar, the Dakota Wesleyan football team competed in its annual spring game.
With a different roster makeup compared to last year’s spring game, DWU had 26 players suit up on offense and 28 on defense. Quarterbacks Connor Drake, Braylon Vancura, Jed Jenson, Jack Driskill and Andrew Lofgren all were featured under center to lead the offense.Dakota Wesleyan opens the season against rival Dakota State at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, at Joe Quintal Field.“They have to ask themselves how good they want to be and what they want out of the fall,” Kretzschmar said. “Whatever that expectation is, they have to put that investment in to get themselves there.”
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