GUNNISON, Colo. – The 10th-seeded Colorado State University Pueblo football team remained undefeated in Saturday afternoon play in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, posting an impressive 44-34 victory over eighth-seeded Western Colorado at Mojo Field at The Mountaineer Field . Rady Family Sports Complex.

With the win, the ThunderWolves improved to 8-1 in the overall standings and 7-0 in the RMAC, while Western Colorado dropped to 8-1 in the overall standings and 6-1 in the league. The win extended a two-win streak for the Pack and their 14th consecutive conference game win, tied for the second-longest active streak in Division II and eighth straight road contest, the second-longest active streak in Division II.

The win also helped the Pack snap a three-game losing streak to the Mountaineers and puts the Pack in the driver’s seat to win their ninth all-time RMAC title and host at least one NCAA first round berth with two weeks left in the regular season. qualifying match.

Saturday’s win was keyed by the Pack’s offensive attack, which scored touchdowns on seven of 13 possessions, and the Mountaineers passed for 435 yards and rushed for 158 yards against the nation’s No. 2 rushing defense as they entered the field and finished the game with 593 yards. allowing just 60.5 rushing yards per game. Pack also scored 44 points against a Western defense that entered the game allowing just 16.1 points per game. It was also the most points allowed by the Mountaineers since Colorado School of Mines scored 42 points in last season’s 42-7 win in Golden, Colo.

“I can’t keep my promise. God has been with this team all year. I challenged these guys to come and play our game for free today and that’s exactly what I did. They played freely and I’m proud of those guys,” said CSU Pueblo second-year head coach Philip Vigil. “We made some plays in all areas of the game when we needed to make plays.”

The Pack will return to the ThunderBowl next Saturday, Nov. 9, hosting 18th-seeded Colorado School of Mines for a 1 p.m. Senior Day game. In addition to celebrating Seniors Day, the package will also celebrate Veterans Day and recognize the 2014 NCAA Division II National Championship team.

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