Portland, OR (Ticker) -- LDE [b29813c8]Brian Vanegas[/b29813c8] returned a blocked punt 20 yards for a score and K [b29813c8]Craig Schanding[/b29813c8] nailed the 28-yard game-winning field goal with :22 left on the clock to give Oregon a 30-28 victory over Fargo. The victory vaulted the Ice (4-2) into a three-way tie for first in the Ring of Ice Division with Seattle (4-2) and Boise City (4-2).
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http://fof2forever.com/CFL/News/schanding1.jpg" hspace=5 border=1 ALIGN=RIGHT>"This was a real team victory" said QB [b29813c8]Maurice Brown[/b29813c8], who had his best start of the season, completing 21 of 37 for 288 yards, 2 TDs (1 rush, 1 pass) and 1 INT. "I think, in the end, it was clear that our team wanted this game more than the other team."
It looked like the Ice were going to run away with it after jumping out to a 14-3 lead early in the second quarter. Fargo's high octane offense, however, finally started hitting on all cylinders and went on a 25-7 run, with Oregon's only score coming when Brian Vanegas returned the blocked punt for a touchdown.
Trailing 28-21 late in the third quarter, the Ice defense finally stepped up, forcing Fargo to punt on three consecutive possessions.
The Ice took advantage, putting together three consecutive scoring drives, all of which ended with Craig Schanding field goals (49, 21, and 28 yards), including the game winner.
Oregon LCB [b29813c8]Orlando Pilcher[/b29813c8] put to rest any thoughts of a Fargo comeback when he intercepted QB [b29813c8]Dwayne Bridges[/b29813c8] at the Boxcar 44 with :15 remaining in the game.
Next week, the Ice host the Boise Stampede in a game that could have major playoff implications. Both teams are tied for first in the division and Oregon has a chance to clinch the tie-breaker, having defeated the Stampede 34-28 in Week 1.
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