Azusa Pacific Wins in Playoffs
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Mike Betancourth kicked three field goals and Peder Moore had a fumble return for a touchdown to lead Azusa Pacific to a 16-0 victory over Northwestern Oklahoma State in the first round of the NAIA playoffs at Alva, Okla., on Saturday.
Betancourth kicked field goals of 31, 39 and 22 yards. His 39-yarder came with two seconds left in the second quarter.
Azusa Pacific (10-2) put the game away late in the third quarter when Northwestern’s Chourse Young fumbled and Moore picked it up and ran seven yards for a touchdown.
Azusa Pacific will play in the quarterfinals next Saturday against an opponent to be determined.
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