Central Washington at Western Colorado
Saturday, November 18, 2023, Division II Championship – First Round Share
Central Washington beat Western Colorado 16–13 in overtime. It was their first meeting; after it, Central Washington led the series 1–0.
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Final, overtime at Mountaineer Bowl, Gunnison
- At kickoff
- 39°F, clear, wind 3 mph from the southwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Gunsn-Crsted Butte Rgl Airport (KGUC), 17 km from the stadium
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Washington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| Western Colorado | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 13 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Western Colorado 67% to win. Central Washington pulled the upset.
Western Colorado leads 2–1 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 2025 | Western Colorado 27, Central Washington 20 | Division II Championship – First Round |
| 2024 | Western Colorado 28, Central Washington 21 | Division II Championship – First Round |
| 2023 | Central Washington 16, Western Colorado 13 | Division II Championship – First Round |
Around this game
Central Washington
- Next gameat Bemidji StateNov. 25, 2023, Division II Championship – Second Round
- SeasonCentral Washington in 2023
- ProgramCentral Washington history and records
Western Colorado
- Next gamevs. Midwestern StateSept. 7, 2024
- SeasonWestern Colorado in 2023
- ProgramWestern Colorado history and records