Football | 9/6/2014 10:54:50 PM

Kansas City, Mo. – Pittsburg State closed out week one with a shut out victory at home over Northeastern State.

#9 Pittsburg State 37, Northeastern State 0
#9 Pittsburg State held Northeastern state to just 48 rushing yards as they picked up a week one victory at home. PSU held NSU to 180 yards of total offense for the game while racking up 396 of their own.

For the Gorillas Anthony Abenoja was 18 of 23 for 230 yards and a touchdown adding 49 yards and a score on the ground. Jeff Seybold had both a touchdown receiving and a touchdown on the ground while Solomon Watkins added a five-yard touchdown dash. On defense Tyler Disney led the way with 13 tackles while De’Vante Bausby and Deron Washington each picked off a pass.

For the RiverHawks Kevin Pastico was 13 of 28 for 132 yards through the air. Garrett Powell caught three passes for 45 yards while Terrance Dixon hauled in five passes for 40 yards on the night. On the defensive side of the ball Steffon Herd led the way with eight tackles and Donnie Fuston made six stops.