NAPERVILLE, Ill.-Since Week 1, UMHB’s goal had been to become the first team in program history to win consecutive national titles.
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Updates as No. 3 UMHB football battles No. 1 North Central in NCAA D-III semifinals
We’re about 10 minutes from kickoff in Naperville, Illinois, where No. 3 UMHB prepares for its national semifinal matchup against No. 1 North Central. The Crusaders hold a 12-1 record entering this one as the champions from the American Southwest Conference, while the Cardinals, playing on their home turf, are 13-0, champions out of the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin. Follow along for updates as UMHB seeks to punch its ticket to a second straight Stagg Bowl.
North Central seeking third straight Stagg Bowl appearance entering matchup against UMHB
NAPERVILLE, Ill.- North Central knows how to win in the postseason.
A playoff 12-1 record since 2019 is perfect evidence of that. In each of the last two D-III tournaments, the Cardinals have reached the Stagg Bowl, and in the case of 2019, won it all for the program’s first national championship.
The Best of Belton PLAYOFF PREVIEW: UMHB battles North Central, trip to the Stagg Bowl on the line
The UMHB football team is aiming to win on the road in the national semifinals for the second straight season, battling top-ranked North Central in Naperville, Illinois on Saturday afternoon, with the winner reaching the Stagg Bowl. This 2021 Stagg Bowl rematch will be one you do not want to miss, and we cover all the storylines, news, and notes, in this week’s playoff preview, presented by The Best Of Belton.
3 takeaways from Larry Harmon’s press conference ahead of North Central rematch
BELTON- When the 2022 D-III football playoff bracket was released, it seemed imminent that a 2021 Stagg Bowl rematch would be the deciding contest in UMHB’s opportunity for a return trip to the national title game.
UMHB football erases 11-point 4th quarter deficit, defeats Bethel 41-28 in quarterfinal round
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.
With an attitude of gratefulness, Bethel heads into quarterfinal matchup at UMHB
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.
Updates from the press box as No. 2 UMHB battles No. 19 Birmingham-Southern
BELTON, Texas- The second round of the D-III football playoffs are here, and on a rainy day in Belton, UMHB will host Birmingham-Southern, for the right to advance to the quarterfinals and face the winner of today’s contest by St. Johns and Linfield (You can track/watch that game here). Kickoff is set for noon and Crusader Stadium. Live updates to follow:
From 1-9 to 9-1 within five seasons, Birmingham-Southern preparing for second-round matchup at UMHB
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- For the UMHB football team, Saturday’s opponent, Birmingham-Southern, adds a slight uniqueness to a season that has gone according to script, as it will be the first time the two opponents have met.
But for BSC, the upcoming second-round playoff contest is only another element…
Thomas’ late touchdown gives UMHB football 13-3 first-round playoff win over Trinity
BELTON, Texas- Facing a fourth and one late in the final quarter, holding a 6-3 lead, UMHB head coach Pete Fredenburg had a decision to make. Take the conservative approach and send out the field goal unit, or leave the offense on the field and go for a game-sealing first down.