Football

Football finishes strong, defeats Augustana 45-24 with dominant second half

The Bears defeated Augustana 45-24 on Nov. 16, finishing their regular season schedule and commemorating Senior Day with a meaningful victory. The 2024 Bears finished their regular season with an 8-2 record, becoming the ninth team in program history to win at least eight games. 

| Junior Sports Editor

On a last-minute touchdown, Football holds on to beat North Park 28-21

Pressured deep into the backfield on a first down try, Moore found senior running back Ken Hamilton open. Hamilton ran 25 yards after the catch for a first down. Two plays later, he ran into the end zone to give WashU the lead with just 48 seconds left. The Bears held that lead, defeating North Park 28-21 on Nov. 9.

| Junior Sports Editor

Record-breaking offense leads football to a 70-21 victory over Millikin

The Bears’ offense didn’t look back, defeating Millikin 70-21 on Nov. 2. The Bears set a program record with 769 yards of total offense, breaking the previous mark of 726 yards set against Grinnell College in 1948.

| Junior Sports Editor

Bears football falls 27-20 to No. 25 Wheaton in blow to playoff hopes

Bears football lost 27-20 to No. 25 Wheaton on Saturday, Oct. 26. They entered the fourth quarter down 27-3, nearly riding a wave of late momentum to mount a stunning comeback.

and | Junior Sports Editor and Contributing Writer

‘Our playoffs start this week’: Football to host No. 25 Wheaton in pivotal game

Playoff implications. Two of the premier D-III football teams in the country. A Saturday afternoon at Francis Olympic Field. What more could you ask for?

| Junior Sports Editor

Football defeats Elmhurst 49-10, setting up crucial end-of-season stretch

The Bears carried their opening momentum throughout the game and defeated Elmhurst University 49-10. With the win, WashU improved to a 5-1 record ahead of a crucial end-of-season stretch.

| Junior Sports Editor

Football to join North Coast Athletic Conference for 2026 season

WashU’s addition to the NCAC makes it one of the premier conferences in Division III football.

| Junior Sports Editor

Run game shines in football’s 65-16 crushing of Carthage

Ware’s breakout performance helped lead the WashU football team to a 65-16 win over Carthage College on Oct. 12. WashU’s running backs combined for 469 rushing yards and six touchdowns in their blowout victory. 

and | Junior Sports Editor and Contributing Writer

Football suffers first defeat of the season, falls 49-9 to No. 1 North Central

On Sept. 28, the Bears once again allowed seven Cardinals touchdowns. This year, though, the Bears tripled their score, losing to North Central 49-9. 

and | Junior Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Football dominates Carroll 35-7 in home opener

With their 35-7 routing of Carroll on Sept. 21, the Bears improved to 2-0 record and maintained their undefeated streak against their conference rival in the opening game of College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) play.

and | Junior Sports Editor and Contributing Writer

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