The Tiger defense surrendered late touchdowns in each of the last two games, but Friday night was different. 

Warsaw held on and secured a 21-13 victory over Mishawaka at Fisher Field Friday. 

Warsaw led by 8 with 2:50 to play against a Mishawaka offense that came in averaging 35 points per game. The Tigers led 24-21 at Concord before losing the lead in the game's final half minute, and lost last week after giving a touchdown and 2-point conversion in the closing seconds of regulation. But on this night, Warsaw's defense was up to the task and locked down the win with an incomplete pass on a desperation fourth down heave up the Tiger sideline with 1:10 to play. 

Warsaw scored first on a 27-yard run by Tucker Reed in the first quarter. The Cavemen answered with the next 10 points and led 10-7 at the half. 

Warsaw regained the lead on a TD by Evan Davis on the opening drive of the 3rd quarter. 

Leading 14-13, the Tigers took over with 6:43 to play. They went 65 yards in 3:53 to get the sealing score on a 4-yard pass from Quinton Brock to Ethan Egolf with 2:50 left to go. 

The defense then shut the door on Mishawaka's hopes for a comeback. 

Warsaw is 4-3, 3-2 in the NLC with a road trip to Nappanee to take on NorthWood next Friday. Kickoff is at 7pm.