Marian captures NAIA title in OT

— Michael Josifovski made a 35-yard field goal on the final play of regulation to force overtime and kicked a 26-yarder in the extra session to give Marian (Ind.) a 30-27 victory over Morningside (Iowa) in the NAIA championship game Thursday night.

Marian (12-1) won its first national title in only its sixth season of football. In the semifinals, Josifovski made a 51-yard field goal on the final play for a 20-17 victory over Missouri Valley College.

Adam Wiese completed 25 of 39 passes for 233 yards and 1 touchdown for the Knights, and Tevin Lake rushed for 104 yards and 2 touchdowns on 23 carries.

Joel Nixon was 22 of 39 for 228 yards and 2 touchdowns for Morningside (13-1), and Fred Jones ran for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns on 18 carries. Nixon also threw two interceptions and lost a fumble.

Sports, Pages 23 on 12/14/2012

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