Ichabods Fend Off Gorillas in Defensive Battle, 16-9

TOPEKA – Quarterback Keller Hurla tossed a seven-yard touchdown pass to tight end Aden Canty with 1:19 to play to lift Washburn University to a 16-9 victory over Pittsburg State University Saturday (Oct. 10) at Yager Stadium. The Ichabods (4-1-1, 3-1 MIAA) game-winning drive covered 75 yards on 15 plays and consumed 8:08 of play clock. The Gorillas (1-5, 1-3 MIAA) drove to the WU 42 on the game’s final possession, but WU’s Reece Watkins came away with a game-sealing interception of Pitt State quarterback Bobby Bacon . The game featured a defensive battle. Both squads settled for field goals…