The UTPB football team lost to Bemidji State in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland. Photos by Jacob Ford and Callie Cummings|Odessa American
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UTPB cheerleaders perform their routine before the start of their game against Bemidji State Beavers Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB cheerleaders perform their routine before the start of their game against Bemidji State Beavers Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB cheerleaders put their hands over their hearts for the playing of the national anthem before the start of their game against Bemidji State Beavers Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ DB Kendrick Jones (24) takes the field for their Division II playoff game against Bemidji State Beavers Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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Bemidji State Beavers’ De'vonta' Roberts (36) is taken down by his teammate Colton Herman (8) during their Division II playoff game against UTPB Falcons Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ quarterback Kenny Hrncir (8) rushes against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ quarterback Kenny Hrncir (8) rushes against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ quarterback Kenny Hrncir(8) dives for a touchdown against Bemidji State Beavers’ Caleb Young (22) in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland. The touchdown would be called back due to a penalty.
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UTPB Falcons’ Elden Titania (41) makes a tackle against Bemidji State Beavers’ Jayden Washington (33) Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ Elden Titania (41) makes a tackle against Bemidji State Beavers’ (33) Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ Deon Cook (81) runs a reception for a large gain against Bemidji State Beavers Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ Kory Harris (5) rushes against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB’s marching band performs between plays against Bemidji State Beavers Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons defense make a tackle against Bemidji State Beavers’ Ali Mohamed (0) Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ Kenny Hrncir (8) rushes against Bemidji State Beavers Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ Kenny Hrncir (8) rushes against Bemidji State Beavers’ (4) Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ Kenny Hrncir (8) rushes against Bemidji State Beavers’ Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ Max Johnson (52) snaps the ball against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ Kenny Hrncir (8) scrambles outside the pocket against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ Kenny Hrncir (8) scrambles outside the pocket against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ Sergio Landeros (49) punts the ball against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ Jalon Rocquemore (1) and Frank Mulipola (5) make a tackle against Bemidji State Beavers’ Ali Mohamed (0) in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB marching band performs between plays against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ Dominique Varela (94) makes a stop near the goal line against Bemidji State Beavers ‘ Ali Mohamed (0)in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ fan chants during their game against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons' QBKenny Hrncir passing ball to Nemier Herod at UTPB Falcons playoff game against Bemidji State Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland. (Callie Cummings|Odessa American)
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UTPB Falcons’ Laquan Wells (10) sits disappointed after missing a catch against Bemidji State Beavers’ Spencer Wehr (9) in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ Elden Titania (41) and Frank Mulipola (5) hug each other after losing against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ Tristan Exline (45) and Keegan Byrd (18) raise “Falcons Up” after losing against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ Elden Titania (41) and Frank Mulipola (5) hug each other after losing against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ Elden Titania (41) receives a hug after losing against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ head coach Kris McCullough addresses his players after losing against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ head coach Kris McCullough addresses his players after losing against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ Matt Zubiate (1) listens to his head coach address the team after losing against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons listen to their head coach address the team after losing against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons listen to their head coach address the team after losing against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons knell in prayer after losing against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ senior quarterback Kenny Hrncir (8) tears up after losing against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ senior quarterback Kenny Hrncir (8) tears up after losing against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ Kenny Hrncir (8) and Gunnar Abseck (13) tear up after losing against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.
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UTPB Falcons’ Kory Harris (5) is embraced by family after losing against Bemidji State Beavers in their Division II playoff game Saturday at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland.