Mary Hardin-Baylor 31, UWW 14: Crusaders beat Warhawks for first time, advance to third straight national championship game

BELTON -- On a blustery cold afternoon on their home turf, the Mary Hardin-Baylor Crusaders (14-0) clinched their third straight NCAA Championship appearance, as they handed Wisconsin-Whitewater (12-1) their first loss of the season, 31-14.

After the Warhawk offense was stalled for the majority of the half, UMHB freshman receiver Aaron Sims looked to take advantage of their lack of offensive success as he returned a punt from his own 10-yard line. Sims tiptoed down the sideline and took it all the way back for a touchdown to give the Crusaders a 17-0 lead at the half.