DSU vs Azusa Pacific

DSU dropped its home opener to Azusa Pacific by the score of 36-20. Azusa Pacific scored the first a touchdown of the game but missed the two point conversion attempt to make the score 6-0. The DSU offense struggled throughout the 1^st quarter and was unable to get in scoring position. The score after the 1^st quarter was 6-0. 

At the beginning of the 2^nd quarter a storm rolled in and forced the game to be delayed due to severe lighting. The players and spectators were cleared from the stadium while waiting for the storm to pass.  Two hours and twenty minutes later the game resumed. Azusa Pacific came out firing on all cylinders and scored a touchdown making the score 13-6. DSU finally got on the board at the 10:56 mark on the clock on a touchdown pass to Joel Davis. Azusa Pacific scored again with 1:22 left in the 2^nd quarter making the score 19-7. DSU took possession of the ball but Azusa intercepted a pass which gave them prime field position which allowed them to score right before half time. The Halftime score was 26-7

The highlight of the game was during halftime during the halftime hall of fame inductee ceremony. The honoree’s included the 1963 Dixie College football championship team members.  Sark Arslanian was also honored and the Hansen Stadium football field was named in his honor. The football field is now named “Sark Arslanian Field”.

The DSU offense continued to struggle in the 3^rd quarter. The defense held Azusa Pacific to 1 touchdown making the score 33-7.

Finally during the 4^th quarter, Garr was put in as the new DSU new quarter back and he immediately led the team down the field for a touchdown pass to Duncan. Score was 33-14, Azusa Pacific took possession of the ball the DSU defense held them but they were able to complete a 52 yard field goal which made the score 36-14. DSU took possession, the offense was on the march down the field but had a fumble in which Azusa Pacific recovered. The DSU defense held and the offense got the ball back. Garr marched the offense back down the field and made a touchdown pass which made the score 36-20. The DSU comeback was cut short because of the final buzzer. The final score was Azusa Pacific 36 DSU 20.