With a 21-point lead narrowed down to just three, the Washington University football team buckled down when it mattered most. The Bears’ defense denied Oberlin College’s fourth-quarter comeback on their final drive of the game, coming up with a huge pair of stops on third and fourth down to help the Bears come away with a 24-21 victory.

The offense got off to a fast start, and the special teams and defense kept the team in the lead as the Washington University football team (5-2) extended its winning streak to four games with a 21-7 victory over Oberlin College (2-5). Special teams, according to senior defensive end Kyle Huber, played a huge role in the outcome.