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WPI kicker Nathan Napier earns national recognition for game-winning field goal

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

WPI kicker Nathan Napier earns national recognition for game-winning field goal
Summary

Nathan Napier of WPI made a career-long 50-yard field goal as time expired, securing a 22-21 victory over the University of New England on September 16. The Engineers staged a dramatic comeback, scoring in the final moments of the game after trailing in the fourth quarter. WPI coach Chris Roberston noted the significance of this win following a difficult season in 2025, emphasizing the team's aim to build on this success. Napier received NEWMAC Special Teams Athlete of the Week honors and national acknowledgment as a Fred Mitchell Award Kicker of the Week.

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  • •Napier kicked a 50-yard field goal to win the game.
  • •WPI trailed by four points with 16 seconds left.
  • •The victory follows a 2-8 season for WPI in 2025.
  • •Holy Cross (0-3) aims to improve against Yale next week.
  • •WPI's next challenge will be to maintain momentum.
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  • 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Area College Notes: Winning kick from WPI's Napier draws national attention
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