Mavericks Shine In Cactus Bowl Win For West
KINGSVILLE, Texas - Nebraska-Omaha's three participants in the annual Valero Cactus Bowl Division II All-Star Game all played big roles in a 28-27 win for the West squad at Javelina Stadium on the campus of Texas A&M Kingsville. Linebacker Jeff Souder led the way with 7 tackles and was named Defensive Most Valuable Player.
Of Souder's seven tackles, three were solo stops. He was also credited with one pass break-up as well as one carry for no yards.
UNO quarterback Zach Miller, who played at tight end in the game, caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from Minnesota-Duluth quarterback Ted Schlafke with 8:18 to go in the third quarter to put the West team up 21-16. Miller finished the game with 5 catches for a team-high 116 yards. He also ran the ball three times for 10 yards.
Tailback Brian McNeill carried the ball 5 times for 33 yards on a windy night in Kingsville, Texas.
More than 100 Division II players have earned pro contracts after participating in the Valero Cactus Bowl and it's predecessor, the Snow Bowl.
Of Souder's seven tackles, three were solo stops. He was also credited with one pass break-up as well as one carry for no yards.
UNO quarterback Zach Miller, who played at tight end in the game, caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from Minnesota-Duluth quarterback Ted Schlafke with 8:18 to go in the third quarter to put the West team up 21-16. Miller finished the game with 5 catches for a team-high 116 yards. He also ran the ball three times for 10 yards.
Tailback Brian McNeill carried the ball 5 times for 33 yards on a windy night in Kingsville, Texas.
More than 100 Division II players have earned pro contracts after participating in the Valero Cactus Bowl and it's predecessor, the Snow Bowl.
