New Ulm, MN — The Westminster College football team traveled to Minnesota on Saturday for a UMAC matchup against Martin Luther College, with the Knights earning a 42-14 victory at MLC Bowl. The Blue Jays struck quickly after Martin Luther opened the scoring, answering with an explosive play from freshman running back Martez Stephenson. Stephenson broke free for a 33-yard touchdown run to even the score at 7-7 in the first quarter. Stephenson continued to lead the Westminster ground game throughout the afternoon, finishing with an impressive 119 rushing yards on 18 carries, averaging 6.6 yards per attempt. Westminster found another scoring opportunity in the third quarter when quarterback Trey Thomas connected with Cole Harrell for a 41-yard touchdown strike. The four-play, 65-yard scoring drive showcased the Blue Jays' ability to create explosive plays through the air and brought the score to 28-14. Thomas finished the afternoon with 91 passing yards and a touchdown, while Harrell hauled in two receptions for 42 yards and a score. Defensively, Ethan Paulat led the Blue Jays with nine total tackles, while Andrew Martin, Justin Parker and Ethan Wright each contributed five tackles. Westminster also continued to find production in the return game, totaling 116 yards on four kickoff returns, including a 38-yard return from Darian Jones. The Blue Jays will take the lessons from Saturday's contest and turn their attention toward the final stretch of the 2026 season. With an opportunity to continue growing and competing together, Westminster remains focused on the work ahead and finishing the season the right way. #WORK