BELTON-Make no mistake about it. UMHB is a fourth-quarter team.
The Crusaders entered the final 14 minutes of Saturday’s quarterfinal duel against Bethel trailing 28-17. But looking at the 41-28 final score, you would never know it.
BELTON-Make no mistake about it. UMHB is a fourth-quarter team.
The Crusaders entered the final 14 minutes of Saturday’s quarterfinal duel against Bethel trailing 28-17. But looking at the 41-28 final score, you would never know it.
Here in the press box as No. 3 UMHB prepares to host No. 13 Bethel in an NCAA quarterfinal matchup in Belton. Updates to follow. The winner faces the winner of the quarterfinal between North Central and Ithaca.
ARDEN HILLS, Minn.-Bethel is no stranger to being overlooked.
Head coach Steve Johnson’s squad has long endured comparisons to its in-state, and conference rival, Saint John’s. The Royals have been sent on the road for all three rounds of the D-III playoffs, heading to Belton on Saturday for a matchup against UMHB.
UMHB football is aiming to win its fifth quarterfinal game in the last six playoff runs on Saturday, hosting Bethel University (MN) in a noon battle at Crusader Stadium. We have you covered on both teams, including numerous storylines to watch, in this week’s playoff preview, presented by The Best of Belton.
BELTON- After a road trip to San Antonio in the second round, UMHB has earned yet another home game. And at perhaps the most opportune time.
Coming to Belton on Saturday is Bethel, a team ranked No. 13 in the nation, riding a wave of momentum after back-to-back playoff road wins, including a 30-13 result at Linfield last Saturday. It is easily the toughest opponent UMHB has faced at Crusader Stadium this season.