PUBELO, Colo (KOAA) — Sophomore quarterback Navi Bruzon had an impressive debut as he led the pack to a 44-25 win over Central Missouri. Bruzon threw for 321 yards and 4 touchdown passes, three of those going to Dedrek Taylor-Akins.
Taylor-Akins filled up the stat sheet with 9 receptions for 200 yards to go along with his three scores. Marcellus Honeycutt Jr added another 5 catches for 57 yards and a touchdown.
It took nearly the entire first half before CSUP could get the run game going, but they eventually found their footing. The Pack rushed for 124 yards, led by Russell Patton with 87 yards and a touchdown.
The defense looked impressive to start the year as well. Pack defense was responsible for 9 of the team’s 44 points. Aiden Alefosio sacked the Mules quarterback in the second quarter, resulting in a safety, and Carter Daniels came away with a 38-yard pick-six in the second half. CSUP’s defense totaled five sacks, eight tackles for loss, and forced three turnovers.
The Thunderwolves will hit the road as they take on Fort Hays State on Thursday, September 3.
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