Amauri Pesek-Hickson scores game-winning touchdown for Northern Iowa vs St. Thomas
- Amauri Pesek-Hickson scored the game-winning touchdown by recovering a fumble and running 10 yards into the end zone.
- The game was tightly contested, with St. Thomas initially leading 10-7 before Northern Iowa equalized and then took the lead.
- Northern Iowa's victory improved their record to 2-0, while St. Thomas fell to 0-2 at home.
On Saturday afternoon, Northern Iowa faced St. Thomas-Minnesota in a closely contested football game that ended with a thrilling finish. The game saw Northern Iowa trailing until the final moments when Amauri Pesek-Hickson made a pivotal play. After a fumble by teammate Tye Edwards, Pesek-Hickson scooped up the ball and dashed 10 yards into the end zone, securing a 17-10 victory for the Panthers. This touchdown marked Northern Iowa's only lead of the game, capping off a significant 90-yard drive. The first quarter saw St. Thomas take an early lead with a touchdown pass from Michael Rostberg to Patrick Wagner. Northern Iowa responded in the second quarter with a touchdown from Pesek-Hickson, tying the game at 7-7. The Tommies regained the lead with a 50-yard field goal late in the third quarter, but the Panthers equalized with a 19-yard field goal from Caden Palmer. Northern Iowa's ground game was impressive, with Edwards leading the team with 141 rushing yards. Pesek-Hickson contributed significantly as well, rushing for 86 yards and scoring two touchdowns. The Panthers' total rushing yards reached 233, showcasing their strong offensive performance. This victory improved Northern Iowa's record to 2-0, while St. Thomas suffered their second consecutive home loss to start the season. The game highlighted the resilience of the Panthers and the critical moments that can define a football match.