DWU FOOTBALL SET TO TAKE ON MMU FOR FIRST TIME

Mitchell, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan football is set to face off against Mount Marty for the first time in program history tomorrow afternoon. Kickoff against the Lancers is slated for 1 p.m. from Crane Youngworth Field.

ABOUT THE TIGERS

• Dakota Wesleyan football enters the first weekend of GPAC play 0-1 after dropping a close match to Dakota State 6-0
• In the first game of 2021, the Tigers ran for 94 yards while throwing for 104
• DWU completed 13-of-28 passes with one interception
• Jamin Arend ran the ball for 42-yards last weekend against DSU
• Jakob Oxos led the receiving group with eight receptions for 67-yards
• On defense, Cody Reichelt leads in tackles with 11-total tackles and two sacks

ABOUT THE LANCERS

• Mount Marty will open their season and begin their program history on Saturday against the Tigers
• The Lancers sport 11 transfer student-athletes on their roster
• Mount Marty is led by second-year head coach John Michaletti