Springfield College freshman quarterback Chad Shade took over the Springfield offense in the second half and led the Pride back from a 17-point deficit en route to a 28-23 victory over WPI. The first-year quarterback totaled 164 yards on 20 carries, averaging 8.2 yards per carry, while rushing for two touchdowns. He also threw for 76 yards and another score. He had touchdown runs of 50 and 19 yards, and fired a 22-yard TD for the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter.