Football gets shutout win over PLU

Mike Ludwig
September 13, 2008

NORTHFIELD, Minn. - The St. Olaf football team earned its first shutout since 2005 with a 17-0 win over visiting Pacific Lutheran University on Saturday at Manitou Field.

Coty Watkins rushed for 113 yards and a score for the Oles (2-0, 0-0 MIAC), who also had a touchdown run from quarterback John Haberman.

The St. Olaf defense collected two safeties, one in the first quarter and another in the third. The Oles held the Lutes (0-1, 0-0 NWC) to -12 yards rushing and ten first downs.

Evan Endsley had eight receptions for 113 yards to lead the St. Olaf offense, which outgained PLU 365-173.

Haberman threw for 203 yards, completing 17-of-24 attempts. He was intercepted once, on a deflection.

The Lutes (0-1, 0-0 NWC) were led by Kyle Whitford and Issac Moog who had four and three receptions. Moog had PLU's longest play from scrimmage, a 66-yard reception.

Contact media relations specialist Mike Ludwig at (507) 786-3834 or ludwigm@stolaf.edu.