2016-17 Maranatha Football News
MBU Retires Football Program
February 02, 2017
After 47 Years of competition, the Maranatha Football program has been retired, as was announced by the administration of MBU.
Schulz Tops the Nation in Forced Fumbles
January 31, 2017
Senior linebacker Ben Schulz was named the NCAA DIII statistical champion for forced fumbles, the NCAA announced this afternoon.
Four-Year Players Recognized in MBU Assembly
December 06, 2016
13 Sabercats finished their four-year careers during the 2016 fall season, and were recognized in Maranatha's Athletic Awards Chapel
2016 Football Season Review
November 30, 2016
A young Sabercats team posted three wins on the season - the most since 2011.
Sabercats Conclude Season with Senior-Day Loss
November 12, 2016
The Sabercats were bested 13-38 by the UM-Morris Cougars to finish the 2016 season at 3-7 record - the program's best since 2011.
Sabercats Even Trinity Series with Big First Half
October 29, 2016
The Sabercats scored 28 points in the first half to beat the Lions of Trinity Bible College 34-18
Sabercats' Committed Comeback Falls Just Short at Finlandia
October 22, 2016
The Sabercats went down against the Lions of Finlandia University, and very nearly fought their way back, eventually falling 22-27 in a nail-biting finish.
Sabercats Succumb to Patriots' Variety in Illinois
October 01, 2016
For the second time in as many weeks, the Sabercats fell by a scoreline of 10-42.
Cougars' Variety Sinks Sabercats
September 24, 2016
WATERTOWN, Wis. - After a wild opening couple of drives, the Sabercats succumbed to the unpredictable running game of the Cougars of Concordia-Chicago.
Sabercats' Rally Not Enough in Ellendale
September 17, 2016
ELLENDALE, N.D. - The Sabercats' would-be comeback was halted by the Trinity Bible College Lions, who gained their second wind late in the game.
Regents' First Half Blitzes Sabercats
September 10, 2016
WATERTOWN, Wis. - In a game of two different halves, the Sabercats could not overcome a fast start by the visiting Regents of Rockford University, eventually falling 6-34.
Sabercat Trio Tabbed Players of the Week
September 07, 2016
WATERTOWN, Wis. - Three Sabercat standouts were given Player of the Week status after their exploits during the week of August 29-September 3.
A Winning Start: Sabercats Top Knights in New Ulm
September 03, 2016
NEW ULM, Minn. - After losing to the Knights 35-0 in New Ulm during the 2015 season, the Sabercats showed steely resolve and improvement in the 2016 edition on the clash, besting the Knights by a score of 20-7 after shutting the Knights out in the first half. Jonah Bueltel connected twice with Clayton Morrisonwhile Ben Schulz led a stalwart defense.
A Winning Start: Sabercats Top Knights in New Ulm
September 03, 2016
NEW ULM, Minn. - After losing to the Knights 35-0 in New Ulm during the 2015 season, the Sabercats showed steely resolve and improvement in the 2016 edition on the clash, besting the Knights by a score of 20-7 after shutting the Knights out in the first half. Jonah Bueltel connected twice with Clayton Morrison while Ben Schulz led a stalwart defense.
2016 Football Season Preview
August 25, 2016
WATERTOWN, Wis. - The 2015 season was a building year for the Sabercats, as the team focused on improvement as the season wore on when the results did not fall in their favor. After a scoring fest, 52-46 win at Trinity Bible in North Dakota, the Sabercats did not see the winning side of the scoresheet for the remainder of the season.
2016 Sabercats Football Schedule Released
July 12, 2016
WATERTOWN, Wis. – The 2016 schedule for the Sabercats Football team has been released, showing that the Sabercats will face old faces, returning opponents from last season, and a couple of new schools in the 2016 season.