Second-Half Comeback Bid Falls Short for War Hawks at Chalmers Field

DUBUQUE, Iowa – The McMurry University football team mounted a breathtaking rally from a three-touchdown deficit on Saturday afternoon at Chalmers Field, but a late score by the University of Dubuque dealt the War Hawks a heartbreaking 35-28 road defeat. After falling behind 21-0 midway through the second quarter, McMurry caught fire, rattling off 28 unanswered points behind an electric offensive performance orchestrated by quarterback Jess Hoel and wide receiver Thomas Chandler before the hosts struck in the final minutes. The hosts seized early momentum in the opening frame, capitalizing on favorable field position to take a 7-0 lead. Carson…