HASTINGS, NEB. – Dakota Wesleyan rallied from an early 10-point deficit to beat Hastings 20-13 on Saturday at Lloyd Wilson Field in Hastings, Nebraska.
The Tigers trailed 13-7 at halftime before taking the lead in the third quarter. Jed Jenson connected with Sean DeBlieck for a 15-yard touchdown with 4:53 remaining in the third to put Dakota Wesleyan ahead 14-13.
Dakota Wesleyan added two fourth-quarter field goals by Joel Hallgren to secure the victory. Hallgren connected from 24 yards with 12:10 remaining and added a 20-yard field goal with 4:11 left to make it a seven-point game.
Jenson also scored on a 38-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. He completed 20 of 31 passes for 208 yards and a touchdown while adding 29 rushing yards.
Landon Iverson led the Tigers on the ground with 69 yards on 15 carries. He also caught seven passes for 64 yards. DeBlieck finished with five receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown.
Dakota Wesleyan’s defense came up with three interceptions, including one each by Jackson Jarding, Jestin Bayer and Mikey Hart. Jarding also recorded a sack, while Bayer led the Tigers with 11 total tackles and two sacks.
Hastings quarterback Jarrett Synek threw for 147 yards and a touchdown but was intercepted three times. Josh Levine led the Broncos with seven catches for 95 yards and a touchdown.
Dakota Wesleyan improved to 4-4 overall and 4-3 in Great Plains Athletic Conference play. Hastings fell to 3-3 overall and 3-3 in conference play. The Tigers have a bye next week before retuning home to face No. 20 Northwestern on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 1 pm.