FULTON, MO – The University of Northwestern kicked-off in the team's final road game of the season at Kent and Judith Mueller Stadium against Westminster College. In exciting overtime fashion, Northwestern sealed the win on a 16-yard field goal by Josiah Donat (Elk River, Minn./Washtenaw Christian Academy). This marks the Eagles fourth straight win over Westminster in head-to-head contests.
 
With the conference win, Northwestern improved to 4-5 overall, 4-3 in the UMAC to remain in fourth place in the standings. Westminster falls to 3-5 overall, 3-1 in conference play.
 
The Blue Jays were first to score on a six play, 53-yard drive to take a 7-0 lead in the second quarter.
 
Northwestern's KJ Downey (Blaine, Minn./Blaine HS) got the Eagles on the board early in the third quarter, returning a 92-yard kickoff for his first career touchdown.
 
Westminster answered back on an 18-yard field goal as the teams continued to battle for the lead.
 
The Eagles regained the advantage when running back Payton Bowdry (Minneapolis, Minn./South) threw a 44-yard pass to quarterback Damon Clapper (Dallas Center, Iowa/Dallas Center - Grimes). With Donat connecting on the PAT, the Eagles took back the lead at 14-10.
 
On the following drive, Felipe Ramirez (Faribault, Minn./Faribault) made a huge play for the Eagles, forcing a Westminster fumble and recovering it at the Blue Jays 17-yard line. The Northwestern momentum resulted in a 22-yard field goal by Josiah Donat (Elk River, Minn./Washtenaw Christian Academy) to give UNW a 17-10 lead.
 
The Blue Jays answered back, intercepting a Downey pass to put together a five play, 53-yard drive to tie things up at 17 apiece and force overtime play.
 
The back-and-forth battle continued to develop in extra minutes when Westminster found themselves at 1st and goal at the UNW 1-yard line. Jadon Hatt (Lakeville, Minn./Lakeville North) forced the game-saving fumble, recovering it in the end zone to give the Eagles another chance.
 
Continuing his consistent kicking, Donat connected on his third field goal of the contest (from 16), giving the Eagles the exciting 20-17 overtime win.
 
Payton Bowdry (Minneapolis, Minn./South) led the running efforts, picking up 45 yards on 17 attempts. Damon Clapper (Dallas Center, Iowa/Dallas Center - Grimes) added 28 yards rushing and completed three passes for 14 yards.
 
On the defensive end, Noah Nightingale (Fennville, Mich./Fennville) and Daniel Fenske (Lakeville, Minn./Lakeville North) led the way, each tallying eight tackles. Josiah Nohr (Merrill, Wis./Merrill) and Ethan Bush (Bemidji, Minn./Bemidji) were credited with a sack apiece, while Jadon Hatt (Lakeville, Minn./Lakeville North) and Chase Marlenee (Northfield, Minn./Northfield) both recorded an interception. Hatt sits in second place in the UMAC with five interceptions this season.
 
Northwestern will return to play on Saturday, Nov. 10 to host Iowa Wesleyan at Reynolds Field. Kick-off is slated for noon.