NORMAL, Ill. – Like usually happens in the Mid-America Classic, the Eastern Illinois was with a touchdown of visiting Illinois State in the fourth quarter however the Redbirds (2-1) pulled away late with two touchdowns in the final six minutes to defeat the Panthers (1-2) on Saturday afternoon at O'Brien Field.
How It Happened:
• After forcing a turnover on downs on the first drive of the game by EIU, the ISU offense went on an 8-play, 59-yard scoring drive that was capped off on a 2-yard touchdown run by Wenkers Wright to make the score 7-0 after the extra point make from Matt Maldonado with 7:13 left in the first quarter.