Minnesota State-Mankato 17, Missouri Western 10
Minnesota State held of the ball for 37:47 of the game and scored go-ahead touchdown with 3:16 to play in the game breaking a 10-10 tie. Missouri Western could not overcome three interceptions including two inside the MSU 25-yard line.
For the Griffons Travis Partridge threw for 160 yards and rushed for 29 scoring the line MWSU touchdown. Michael Hill finished with 50 yards rushing and Kyle Knox caught four passes for 65 yards. On defense Stephen Juergen had 11 tackles to lead the team with one interception.
The Griffons finish the season 12-2 and made it to the Super Region 3 Championship game.
