TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State scored nine points in the fourth quarter to secure a 19-7 victory over Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The Sycamore defense was stout throughout, holding the Colonels to 248 total yards on offense and just 4-of-15 on third down.
The Sycamores (1-2) continued to punish the opposing front seven, rushing for over 200 yards for the third consecutive game. ISU finished the game with 215 yards led by sophomore Peterson Kerlegrand who reeled off his second consecutive 100-plus rushing game with 132 yards and a touchdown. He touched the ball 23 times for a 5.