2008 Victory Bowl
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The 2008 Victory Bowl
is a college football
post-season bowl game
. The game was played on November 21, 2008 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
in Minneapolis, Minnesota
. The Malone Pioneers
from the NAIA
played against NCAA Division III .
Malone failed to defend their title as the 2007 Victory Bowl
winners on their third consecutive trip to the bowl. Northwestern's win was their second Victory Bowl championship and fourth appearance in the game's twelve-year history.
and Malone University
scored a combined 93 points as the Eagles from Northwestern claimed a 49-44 win. The contest was closely competed and it was not until under a minute remaining was the game’s outcome decided. Malone held a 28-14 lead midway through the second quarter, but after that the point differential remained within seven points or less until Northwestern’s Ty Crabtree ran an interception 50 yards for the Eagles’ final score of the game.
Victory Bowl
The Victory Bowl is the championship football game between schools that sponsor football and are members of the NCCAA and did not qualify for either the NCAA or NAIA playoffs. It is one of the few post-season bowl games for smaller schools...
is a college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
post-season bowl game
Bowl game
In North America, a bowl game is commonly considered to refer to one of a number of post-season college football games. Prior to 2002, bowl game statistics were not included in players' career totals and the games were mostly considered to be exhibition games involving a payout to participating...
. The game was played on November 21, 2008 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, commonly called the Metrodome, is a domed sports stadium in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Opened in 1982, it replaced Metropolitan Stadium, which was on the current site of the Mall of America in Bloomington and Memorial Stadium on the University...
in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
. The Malone Pioneers
2008 Malone Pioneers football team
The 2008 Malone Pioneers football team represents Malone University in the season of 2008. The Pioneers play their home games in Fawcett Stadium....
from the NAIA
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
played against NCAA Division III .
Malone failed to defend their title as the 2007 Victory Bowl
2007 Victory Bowl
The 2007 Victory Bowl was a college football bowl game. It was a part of the 2007 football season and was played at Reeves Field in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. The game placed the Malone Pioneers against the Geneva College Golden Tornadoes....
winners on their third consecutive trip to the bowl. Northwestern's win was their second Victory Bowl championship and fourth appearance in the game's twelve-year history.
Game summary
NorthwesternNorthwestern College (Minnesota)
Northwestern College is a private Christian college located in Roseville, Minnesota, and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Established in 1902 as Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School by Dr...
and Malone University
2008 Malone Pioneers football team
The 2008 Malone Pioneers football team represents Malone University in the season of 2008. The Pioneers play their home games in Fawcett Stadium....
scored a combined 93 points as the Eagles from Northwestern claimed a 49-44 win. The contest was closely competed and it was not until under a minute remaining was the game’s outcome decided. Malone held a 28-14 lead midway through the second quarter, but after that the point differential remained within seven points or less until Northwestern’s Ty Crabtree ran an interception 50 yards for the Eagles’ final score of the game.