BOLIVAR, Mo. — Pittsburg State played from behind for the first time in the 2012 season and that lasted all of 5 minutes, 23 seconds as the Gorillas responded with 31 unanswered points before halftime Saturday afternoon en route to a 52-9 win over Southwest Baptist at Plaster Stadium.
The Gorillas showcased their explosive, big-play, quick-score capabilities, scoring 31 points over 4:40 of the first and second quarters.
Field position made all the difference in the world on a wet, sloppy grass field plastered with rain all first half.
On a local note, former Iola standout placekicker Connor Frazell kicked a 32-yard field goal in the first half and nailed seven extra-point kicks for the Gorillas. Frazell has scored 31 points as a kicker for PSU in three games. He is 5 of 6 on field goal attempts and 16 of 16 on extra points.
Also former IHS standout linebacker Kyler Thompson recorded his first tackle of the season. Thompson had one of five quarterback sacks for Pittsburg State in the game Saturday. It was for a 10-yard loss.
In last week’s home victory, former IHS standout Chris Heffern had his first solo tackle of the season for the Gorillas.
Pitt State (3-0, 3-0 MIAA) hosts Lincoln next Saturday.
