Johnnies Edge Aurora 51-47

The St. John's football edged Aurora 51-47 Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament.

The Johnnies outscored Aurora 16-7 in the 4th quarter. Jackson Erdmann threw for 481 yards and 4 touchdowns for the Johnnies. Ravi Alston led the Johnnies with 12 catches for 216 yards and 1 touchdown.

St. John's is 10-1 and will play at Chapman Saturday November 30 at 12 p.m.