After a scoreless first quarter, Sterling got on the board with a touchdown off an interception thrown by senior quarterback Steven Baker, but the game remained tight at only 7-0 at the half. The Warriors tacked on two more touchdowns in the third before the Bethany defense broke the goose egg with a safety in the middle of the fourth quarter. Two more late Sterling touchdowns sealed their 35-2 rout of the Swedes.

"Sterling is a very well-coached team with good players," said head coach Jamie Cruce. "They kept at it and put points on the board in the fourth quarter."

Baker was 19 for 32, good for 173 yards and four interceptions. Sophomore DeWayne Autry rushed nine times for 44 yards. Junior Robert Anderson tallied four receptions for 50 yards as sophomore Collin Parks added six catches for 47 yards. Junior Adam Garza had five receptions for 41 yards, followed by junior Sean Johnson with 30 yards off three catches.

"The offense moved the ball well at times," Cruce said, "but we are poor with taking care of ball. We had too many turnovers and squandered three opportunities within the 15-yard line. I am disappointed in our inability to score points in red zone."

Autry had four unassisted and three assisted tackles on the afternoon. Senior Anthony McLawyer added five unassisted while sophomore Milton Collins contributed four unassisted and one assisted tackle.

"The defense played very well for about three quarters," said Cruce. "Then they just got worn out."

The Swedes are now 3-4 in the KCAC, putting them at fifth place, and 4-4 overall. The squad hits the road and heads to number seven nationally ranked undefeated Ottawa University on Saturday, November 7 at 1:30 p.m.

"We are playing one of the top ten teams in nation," said Cruce, "and they are probably one of the top offenses in the nation in points scored. They have a very, very good offense with a very talented quarterback and very gifted skill players. We will have to score points to stay in game."