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Friday, October 6, 2006 Penn State bounces back against Northwestern By Tommy Phillips st,ill writer The Penn State Nittany Lions rebounded from their loss to Ohio State with a 33-7 win over the Northwestern Wildcats at Beaver Stadium last Saturday. The Nittany Lions were dominant on defense, allowing only 238 total yards to the Wildcats. Penn State outgained Northwestern by nearly 300 yards, which contributed as to why they were able to win in such a lopsided fashion. After struggling against Ohio State in the passing game. Penn State quarterback Anthony Morelli turned in a great performance against the Wildcats, throwing for 288 yards with several long comple tions. Receiver Deon Butler was on the other end of most of those completions, catching 11 passes for a Penn State-record of 216 yards. Butler broke the mark for most receiving yards in a game set by for mer Penn State receiver O.J. McDuffie in 1992, which was 212 yards. In the first half, Penn State struggled while inside the Northwestern 20-yard line. Running back Tony Hunt fumbled away the ball on Penn State’s first possession. The Nittany Lions held on to the ball on their next three trips deep into Northwestern terri tory, but they were unable to convert on third down each time, settling for three field goals by kicker Kevin Kelly. The week ahead in Behrend sports October 6 Women’s Tennis @ Bryn Mawr 4:00 p.m. Women’s Volleyball @ Gallaudet Tournament TBA Your opportunity.. On even doorstep. Verizon Hiring Immediately! One Stop Testing and Hiring Event Saturday, October 14,2006 9AM or IPM 20 E 10th Street, Erie, PA You must pre-register by calling (800) 267-6585 GREAT BENEFITS PLUS TUITION ASSISTANCE! OPERATORS Erie, PA At Verizon, operators provide the essential, courteous, accurate and quick service our customers rely on in our 7-day-a-week, up to 24-hour-a-day environment. 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However, Hunt scored a 1- yard rushing touchdown for the Nittany Lions, giv ing them a lb-7 halftime lead Penn State pulled away in the second half, with Kelly adding his fourth field goal of the game to make it a 12-point Nittany Lions lead. Hunt then scored two more rushing touchdowns in the third quarter, making the score 33-7 in favor ol Penn State. Hunt finished with 137 rushing yards in the Despite an injury ‘o starting lelt tackle Levi Brown, the Penn State offensive line was able to put up a great performance, not allowing any sacks, while allowing Hunt to rush lor three touchdowns. The Penn State offense put up 233 rushing yards on the whole. Although none of the offensive linemen who started against Northwestern had ever started a game before the season, they were still able to pre vent the Wildcats from getting enough penetration to produce any sacks. Penn State improved to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in Big Ten conference play with the win. The Nittany Lions will travel to face the Minnesota Golden Gophers Saturday at noon. October 7 Cross Country @ Dickinson Invitational 10:30 a.m. Women’s Tennis @ Elizabethtown 11:00. a.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Pitt- Greensburg 1:00 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Pitt-Greensburg 4:00 p.m. Volleyball @ Gallaudet Tournament TBA Golf @ AMCC Championships @ Lake Erie TBA veri7on SPOP.TS October 8 Women’s Tennis @ Frostburg 10:00 a.m. Golf @ AMCC Championships @ Lake Erie TBA i ur Verizon. Jennifer _ BEHREND BEACON Anthony Morelli lead Penn State to victory over Northwestern on Saturday to improve to 3-2 on the year. October 10 Men's Soccer @ Pitt-Bradford 4:00 p.m. Women's Tennis @ Westminster 4:00 p.m. Women’s Volleyball vs. Fredonia 7:00 p.m College Specials 32 Large Slices of Cheese & 1 Topping Off el's not valid with other deals, discounts or coupons Better Ingredients. 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