Lindenwood Lions @ Illinois State Redbirds
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LIN | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
ILST | 13 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 48 |
Annexstad, Mueller accumulate TDs in Illinois State's 47-17 win over Lindenwood
NORMAL, Ill. -- — Zack Annexstad threw two touchdowns and Cole Mueller ran for two and Illinois State never trailed in its 47-17 win over Lindenwood on Saturday.
After holding the Lions to three-and-out to start, the Redbirds (3-1) used a 10-play, 65-yard drive to get on the board when Mueller ran it from the 5 for a 6-0 lead as the point-after attempt was blocked.
Following another Lindenwood three-and-out, Illinois State drove 61 yards in 11 plays and ended when Annexstad completed an 11-yard scoring pass to Eddie Kasper.
Lindenwood responded after recovering an Illinois State fumble got on the board when Robert Giaimo ran it in from the 3 to end a 12-play, 67-yard drive.
The Redbirds countered on their next drive when Annestad threw a 62-yard scoring pass to Daniel Sobkowicz for a 20-7 lead. Undeterred, Lindenwood responded when Cole Dugger threw a 73-yard touchdown to Jeff Caldwell to close first-half scoring.
Illinois State emerged from the break with their play-chewing ways and rolled 72 yards in nine plays and scored when Mueller ran it in for a 27-14 lead.
Dugger threw for 192 yards for Lindenwood (2-2).
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|---|---|---|
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| UT Martin | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Gardner-Webb | 5-3 | 7-5 |
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| Western Illinois | 3-5 | 4-8 |
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|---|---|---|
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