Dec 21, 2013; Albuquerque, NM, USA; Washington State Cougars mascot Butch celebrates in the crowd after a touchdown in the first quarter against the Colorado State Rams during the Gildan New Mexico Bowl at University Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Washington State's Erik Powell had an incredible day until the last kick of the game. Mark J. Rebilas USA Today
Washington State kicker Erik Powell couldn't miss on Saturday night in Pullman, until the game was on the line.
The redshirt sophomore from Vancouver, Washington made five field goals in rainy conditions against Stanford, breaking the Cougars' school record. Powell made field goals from 46, 23, 47, 28, 28. However, Powell missed a 43-yard field goal that would have won the game for WSU as time expired. The Cougars ultimately fell 30-28.
The record for field goals made in a game by a WSU player was was set in 2003 by Drew Drunning.
Prior to the game, Powell had hit 8 of 11 field goals this season.
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