WINONA, MN – In the final road game of 2026, the University of Mary football team suffered a 55-7 setback at Winona State University. Big plays by the Warriors followed by Marauders turnovers placed UMary in a tenuous position from the start.
Christopher Federico had another double-digit tackling performance for the Marauders defense, finishing with 10 stops. Fourth in the nation in solo tackles and 22
nd in total tackles, the senior from Henderson, NV, has had 10 or more tackles in five games this season. A team captain and 4
th all-time in tackles at UMary, Federico finished with two solo and eight assisted stops, including an assisted tackle for loss.
The Marauders broke onto the scoreboard late in the fourth quarter when
Hudsen Sheldon found
Emmanuel Cody beyond the defense for a 48-yard touchdown pass.
After starting the game with a first down pass from
Ryan Blair to
Karsyn Jablonski, the Marauders were forced to punt with the Warriors taking over at the WSU 28. It took Winona State three plays to score when Nolan Ginskey caught a 61-yard scoring pass from Jacob Sampson.
UMary generated a first down on their next possession but was again forced to punt. A 36-yard run by Ja'Dale Thompson set up another Sampson touchdown pass for a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. Fumbles on the next two UMary possessions led to WSU touchdowns and a 28-0 halftime lead for the Warriors.
Carl Henry led the Marauders ground attack with 58 yards rushing on 19 attempts.
Sheldon completed all four of his passes in the game for 72 yards and a touchdown. He also gained 14 yards rushing.
Abram Jopp made nine tackles in the game for UMary and recovered a fumble.
Travis Biery and
Tim Grisso both had tackles for loss.
Sampson completed 16-of-19 passes for 204 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Warriors. Blake Schraufnagel and Ethan Doucette both had 2.5 sacks.
Senior and Military Appreciation Day headline the Marauders final game of the season when UMary hosts Bemidji State University on Saturday, November 14. Kickoff is set for 1 pm at the MDU Resources Community Bowl in Bismarck, ND.
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