UPLAND, Ind. - The Lawrence Technological University football team dropped its MSFA MIDEAST conference match up on Saturday afternoon, falling 34-17 to Taylor University at Turner Stadium in Upland, Indiana.
The Trojans built an early 14-0 lead in the first quarter, but the Blue Devils fought back in the second. Jon Jasionowski put LTU on the board with a 20-yard touchdown run at the 10:29 mark. After a Taylor field goal, quarterback Ryan Schuster capped an 8-play, 71-yard drive with a 20-yard touchdown pass to Owen Pittenger with 1:27 remaining in the half to pull Lawrence Tech within 17-14.
After trading field goals in the third quarter—including a 35-yarder from LTU's Juliano Haddad—Taylor pulled away in the fourth quarter with two rushing touchdowns to secure the 34-17 victory. Taylor's heavy ground attack generated 244 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 51 carries.
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With the setback, Lawrence Tech falls to 3-4 overall and 0-1 in MSFA MIDEAST play, while Taylor improves to 5-2 overall and 1-0 in conference competition.
