FOREST GROVE, Ore. – Pacific football hung with Linfield through the first quarter, but the Wildcats scored four touchdowns in the second quarter to pull away for a 42-3 Northwest Conference victory Saturday at Hanson Stadium.
The Boxers (0-5, 0-2 NWC) trailed 7-3 before Linfield (3-1, 2-0 NWC) took control with 28 unanswered points in the second quarter.
Pacific's defense held the Wildcats scoreless in the fourth quarter, but Linfield's early scoring surge proved decisive.
The Wildcats opened the scoring with a 47-yard touchdown pass with 7:39 remaining in the first quarter. Pacific answered early in the second period, as Isaac Ahmed connected on a 19-yard field goal to cap a 14-play, 53-yard drive.
But Linfield responded with three touchdown runs and a 56-yard touchdown pass to take a commanding 35-3 advantage into halftime.Â
The Wildcats added a two-yard touchdown run with one second remaining in the third quarter to complete the scoring. With 2 seconds remaining in the game, Linfield attempted a 38-yard field goal, but the Boxers blocked the kick.Â
Pacific finished with 177 yards of total offense, including 126 passing yards and 51 rushing.Â
Riley Camarillo led the Boxers with four receptions for 59 yards. Carson Mullins rushed for 19 yards on nine carries, while Noah Narain led Pacific's defense with 12Â tackles and a forced fumble. Avin Tanioka added eight tackles, including two tackles for loss.
Next: The Boxers host Pacific Lutheran for homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m.
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