MACOMB, Ill. – A second half rally by Western Illinois (2-7, 2-4 MVFC) erased a first-half Illinois State (3-5, 1-4 MVFC) advantage and led the Leathernecks to a 38-31 win over the Redbirds at Hanson Field Saturday afternoon in Macomb.
How It Happened:
• Following a 47-yard return on the opening kickoff of the game by Kacper Rutkiewicz put the ball near midfield, Cole Mueller took over rushing for four yards on first down and then breaking open for a 45-yard touchdown run less than a minute into the contest to give the Redbirds a 7-0 lead.