It's always a No-Fly Zone for opponents on Saturdays when playing Wisconsin Lutheran College, the #4 pass defense in NCAA Division III. This game was no exception for the Benedictine University Eagles who found themselves grounded and their offense completely shut out. Here's the highlights: MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin Lutheran College football team leaned on a strong defensive performance to earn a 14-2 Northern Athletics Conference win over Benedictine Saturday at Raabe Stadium. Defense dominated the first half for both teams as neither team was able to find the end zone. The Warriors defense forced two turnovers on downs in the first quarter, and forced three more punts in the half. The Benedictine defense also had a strong performance, recovering a fumble on the first two Warriors possessions. The final four WLC possessions of the half resulted in punts. The game remained scoreless until halfway through the third quarter. In a defensive battle, it was the Warriors defense that got the scoring started when Jordan Rabe (Oshkosh, Wis./West) intercepted a Cyle Schultz pass and returned it 85 yards for a touchdown. The play was the longest interception return in program history. Following a three-and-out for Benedictine on its next possession, the Warriors offense came through with their first score of the game. Donavin Tucker (Brookfield, Wis./East) capped off a six-play, 41-yard drive by rushing into the end zone from nine yards out to put WLC up 14-0. WLC carried its two ...

• published: 23 Oct 2012
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