LIBERTY, Mo.  –  Missouri S&T football will play the top team in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) on Saturday. They are set for a 1 p.m. kickoff against the William Jewell Cardinals.

About the Miners
S&T fell to Quincy 34-31 last week, losing on a last second field goal. The Miners rushers headlined that contest, with AJ Harris (Wentzville, MO/Lutheran-St. Charles) and Evan Wells (Roxana, IL/Roxana) combining for 217 yards on the ground and a touchdown. Harris set a new career-high with 8.9 yards per carry, going for 116 yards and a touchdown on 13 attempts.

The Miners defense continues have success in the turnover battle, forcing two against Quincy last week. They rank second in the conference for forced fumbles with 10 while Kam Richardson (Kirkwood, MO/Kirkwood) is third in the GLVC for passes defended with 9 breakups this season.

About William Jewell
The Cardinals sit atop the GLVC with a 4-1 conference record and a 5-2 overall record. They are coming off a 19-18 win over the Upper Iowa Peacocks, winning that one on a late field goal.

The Cardinals have thrived on defense this year, holding opponents to 21 or fewer points in all five wins. Their defense ranks second in the conference for interceptions with eleven and they are holding opponents to just 139.1 rushing yards per game.

What's Next
The Miners return home for their final game of the season, hosting Lincoln at noon on November 7 for Military Appreciation day.

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