TOPEKA, Kan. (Sept. 22, 2018) - No. 19 Mules Football picked up their second loss on the road against Washburn. After today's game, the Mules are 0-2 on the road and 2-2 in the MIAA.

How it Happened
• Washburn outgained the Mules 489-383 including a 128-86 yard advantage on the ground.
• The Ichabods won the turnover battle 4-1 with all five turnovers in the game coming from interceptions.
• Washburn led in time of possession, controlling the ball for 32:55. 
• Clean game for the Mules in terms of penalties with just two for 15 yards. Washburn committed eight for 98 yards. 
• The Mules were on the board first when Shae Wyatt caught an 18-yard pass, but the kick was no good leaving the score 6-0.
• Shortly after the Ichabods have an answer, as Will Hamilton was on the receiving end of a 48-yard pass to lead the Mules 7-6.
• Washburn had some momentum and around two-minutes later quarterback Mitch Schurig throws a 22-yard pass to Michael Lickteig to extend their lead 14-6.
• UCM got off one more touchdown before the end of the first quarter a minute later as Koby Wilkerson goes on an 18-yard run into the endzone, but the kick is blocked and Mules trail 14-12.
• Central Missouri was the first to score in the second quarter as Alex Langer successfully kicks a 37-yard field goal to add three and give the Mules the lead 15-14.
• The Ichabods respond with a 33-yard pass to James Brania-Hopp to take the lead right back 21-15.
• After a Mules punt, on second and four, Schurig slung a 74-yard pass to Austen Herbert for a touchdown making it 28-15.
• The Mules were not back on the board until there was 1:05 left in the fourth quarter. Jeremy Hunt found Kyrion Parker for a 20-yard pass and a touchdown, but the extra point is no good 21-28.
• Mules were in Ichabod territory on 12 out of 16 drives.
• Neither team scored in the second half and it was a one-possession battle to the end with Washburn coming out on top 28-21.

It Was Over When
• Jeremy Hunt's pass intended for Shae Wyatt was picked off by Corey Ballentine of Washburn causing an interception with 6:56 remaining in the fourth quarter, and the Ichabods regained possession.

Mules Stat Leaders
• Hunt finished the day completing 23-of-41 passes for 297 yards and two touchdowns with four interceptions. He also ran eight times for 24 yards.
• Shae Wyatt led UCM with 127 receiving yards on nine catches with a touchdown.
• Kyrion Parker caught six passes for 73 yards and a touchdown.
• Koby Wilkerson led the Mules on the ground with 52 yards on 11 carries with a touchdown.
• Devante Turner added 29 yards on the ground with 12 carries and returned four kicks for 136 yards. Turner also added two catches for 44 yards.
• Dylan Albertson led the defense with 13 tackles and blocked a field goal attempt by the Ichabods.
• John Embrey added 11 tackles and Kolesen Crane contributed eight tackles.

For the Ichabods
• Mitch Schurig started at quarterback and completed 24-of-37 passes for 361 yards and four touchdowns with one interception. 
• James Brania-Hopp caught ten passes for 138 yards and one touchdown.
• Hunter Browning gained a game-high 56 yards on the ground.
• Defensively, Austin Tillman had a game-high of 10-tackles.
• Alvin Houston recorded a quarterback sacks and three tackles.

News and Notes
• This loss for the Mules breaks a six-game winning streak against the Washburn Ichabods.
• The last time Washburn picked up a win over the Mules was in September of 2009.
• After this game both the Mules and the Ichabods are 2-2 on the season, and in the MIAA.
• Washburn led the Mules in receiving yards with 361, to the Mules 297.
• This is the first time the Mule defense has allowed more than 20 points in a game this season.

Up Next
• The Mules are headed back to Walton Stadium this Saturday for their Black-Out game to take on the Lions of Missouri Southern. Kick-off is set for 1 p.m.