UMD Beats University of Mary 27-12 After Defensive Conversion Return
The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) football team secured a 27-12 victory against the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, after an unusual play where a defender intercepted a two-point conversion attempt and returned it for a touchdown, shifting…
Duluth Superior, MN, October 24, 2026 —
The University of Minnesota Duluth football team defeated the University of Mary 27-12 in Bismarck, North Dakota, with a defensive touchdown on a two-point conversion attempt described as a momentum-shifting play.
During the unusual sequence, a University of Mary defender intercepted the conversion attempt and returned it for a touchdown. The summary of the game does not specify when the play occurred, who made the interception, or how the score stood at the time. It also does not provide a detailed account of the teams’ scoring or other notable plays.
The final margin was 15 points. The game took place in Bismarck, but no date, stadium, attendance figure or additional location details were provided. The available information identifies the teams and final score, but does not include individual player statistics, coaches’ comments or a broader account of the contest.
The conversion return stood out because it turned an attempt to add points into a touchdown for the defending team. The summary characterizes the play as shifting the game’s momentum, though it does not provide further details about how the teams performed before or after the sequence.
Further specifics about the game, including the timing of the conversion attempt and the players involved, were not provided. The reported result is a 27-12 UMD victory over the University of Mary.
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