Dixie State Can’t Overcome Second Half Struggles In Loss To Tarleton State
Oct 17, 2021, 12:39 AM | Updated: 1:41 pm
(Courtesy of Dixie State Athletics)
(Courtesy of Dixie State Athletics)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Dixie State Trailblazers couldn’t overcome a slow start in their 41-20 loss to Tarleton State on Saturday night.
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The Trailblazers hosted the Texans at Greater Zion Stadium on Saturday, October 16.
The Trailblazers struggled in the final three quarters after a solid performance during the opening 15 minutes of action.
Dixie State trailed 14-10 at the end of the first quarter before allowing the Texans to add 17 points to their total before halftime.
FINAL: Tarleton State 41, Dixie State 20. #WeAreOne #DixieBlazers #BlazeYourTrail #WACfb pic.twitter.com/KuRYVl5jEo
— Dixie State Football (@DixieState_FB) October 17, 2021
The Blazers played solid defense in the second half but failed to put points on the board on offense.
Trailblazers quarterback Kenyon Oblad finished the game 15/30 passing for 108 yards and one interception.
Dixie State’s Drew Kannely-Robles ran the ball 20 times for 81 yards and two touchdowns.
With the loss, the Blazers fell to an 0-6 record on the season.
Dixie State’s next game is against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks on Saturday, October 23 at 7 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN+.
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