Head coach Scott Stewart had reason to be pleased with his team's defensive showing. A strong performance was turned in, despite the ultimate loss. The defense was able to limit rushing yards to a very low total and also kept total yards to a minimum.

Further details about the game are available from the source. Coach Stewart's assessment of the defense is notable, given the outcome of the game.

The team's primary objective was not met, but there were still positives to take away from the contest.