RJ Knaack (9/12/2022) - Athlete Awards - Upper Iowa University Athletics

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9/12/2022
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Knaack recorded 10 tackles including nine solo stops and two for loss with a sack in UIU's home-opening loss to Minnesota State University Moorhead, 24-21. The Peacock defense allowed just 88 yards rushing behind the play of Knaack and his fellow defenders. Cejai Parrish added seven tackles with one for loss and Baxter Bohr secured six stops with a sack. Offensively, Marcus Orr threw for 217 yards and two scores with Cole Ewald pulling down seven catches for 98 yards. On the ground, Desean Phillips gained 74 yards and scored once, while Willy Camacho added 86 yards between 14 rushes and 4 catches. UIU football is on the road this Saturday at the University of Minnesota Duluth; kickoff is slated for 6 p.m.

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9/27/2023	Mateo Rodriguez	Men's Soccer
9/20/2023	Marcus Orr	Football
9/20/2023	Tate Carlson	Men's Golf
2/27/2023	Colter Bye	Men's Wrestling
2/27/2023	Jaylen Hobson	Men's Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field
2/27/2023	Aubrey Kiddle	Women's Bowling
2/20/2023	Katie Tornstrom	Women's Basketball
2/20/2023	Donny Schmit	Men's Wrestling
2/20/2023	Lucas Duax	Men's Basketball
1/23/2023	Eric Faught	Men's Wrestling
1/23/2023	Nick Reid	Men's Basketball
1/23/2023	Dana Murata	Women's Bowling
1/9/2023	Lydia Haack	Women's Basketball
1/9/2023	Chase Luensman	Men's Wrestling
1/9/2023	Jake Hilmer	Men's Basketball
11/14/2022	Chase Luensman	Men's Wrestling
11/14/2022	Lydia Haack	Women's Basketball