Gorillas Rally From 21 Down to Post 34-27 OT Win Over Lopers

KEARNEY, Neb. – The Pittsburg State University football team rallied from a 21-point halftime deficit to secure a 34-27 overtime victory over the University of Nebraska-Kearney Saturday (Oct. 3) at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium. The Gorillas (1-4, 1-2 MIAA) secured their first win of the season by limiting the Lopers (0-5, 0-3 MIAA) to three second-half points. UNK had rattled off 24 straight points in the second quarter after trailing 3-0 to Pitt State following the game’s opening drive. Quarterback Bobby Bacon completed 25 of 35 passes for 232 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the second-half rally.…