A possible game-winning drive ended at the 17-yard line for host Pacific in a 28-24 loss to the University of Dubuque on Saturday at Hanson Field. The Spartans (2-0), who traveled 1,965 miles for the contest, rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit to come away with the win over the host Boxers. Facing a three-point deficit, 24-21, Dubuque quarterback Conor Feckly completed a 43-yard touchdown pass to Najee Toomer on a 4th and 12 play for the eventual game-winning touchdown. Twice, on the drive, the Boxers defense forced a fumble by Feckly but the Spartans came away with the loose ball to continue the drive. Pacific (0-2) scored 24 unanswered points in the second quarter to overcome an early 14-point deficit to the visitors from the Hawkeye state. The Boxers racked up 497 yards of total offense in the loss. The 497 yards are the most since a 564-yard output against Whitworth on October 31, last year. In addition to the offensive fireworks, junior Max Look (Honolulu, Hawaii) returned a punt 56 yards for a touchdown to put Pacific ahead 21-14 with 7:01 left in the third quarter. …show more content…
Senior quarterback Campbell Summerfield (Sandy, Ore.) completed 25 of 44 passes for 309 yards with two touchdowns. One of the touchdowns was a 73-yard strike to freshman Kobe Williams (Las Vegas, Nev.) that tied the game at 14 early in the second quarter. Williams finished the night with nine receptions for 145 yards and a touchdown. The 145 yards receiving by Williams are the most by a Boxer receiver since Nathan Suyematsu had 130 yards in the contest against