remainder of the game that ended in a score of 31–21. McPherson's 523 yards of total offense helped them to achieve 31 first downs and succeed at 8 out 15 third down conversions. Sterling's offense produced 196 yards, 17 first downs, and was 1–11 on third down conversions—forcing them to punt six times for an average of 38.5 yards per punt. #13 Ottawa vs Southwestern The No. 13 Ottawa University Braves racked up 550 yards of total offense in a 51–0 thrashing of the Southwestern Moundbuilders. Southwestern gave up four interceptions in the game and punted a total of 9 times. Ottawa Quarterback Bobby Adamson had his best passing performance to date with 259 yards on 29 attempts and 17 completions for three touchdowns, averaging over 15 yards per completion. Running Back Michael Baer added on 170 rushing yards and a touchdown for his career high. Tabor vs Peru State The Tabor Bluejays took the lead early in the game, but possession of the lead shifted five times through the four quarters of play. Tabor managed 617 yards in total offense, but it wasn't enough to stop Peru State from pulling ahead in the last quarter to win 48–45. Tabor's Duray Gardener managed 219 yards receiving and Bruce Nix added on another 117. Peru State had the advantage in punting, with Parker Sexton's 5 punts averaging 39 yards with a long of 45, compared to Tabor's average 19 yards with a long of 23. Peru state also showed a marked advantage in penalties, having committed only 1 for 15 yards when Tabor committed seven and gave up a total of 71 yards. #22 Kansas Wesleyan vs Bethany Bethany College managed 27 points in the second quarter, but it would fall short to the necessary points required to defeat conference rival Kansas Wesleyan. Three different times during the game, Bethany managed to obtain the lead only to lose it to the Coyotes. Kansas Wesleyan managed 639 yards in total offense and Bethany accumulated 585–both teams combining for 1,224 yards in total offense for the game that produced a total of 115 points between the two teams. Bethel vs Friends Friends University took the lead in the first quarter when Chris Robles returned a punt for a touchdown and the team never looked back. The Bethel Threshers managed two touchdowns in the second half-the first a 9-yard pass from Jason Vail to