Eastern started with the ball but quickly punted, which Western followed with a punt as well. Eastern got into Western’s territory on the following drive but turned the ball over on downs. Western followed up with a punt, and Eastern followed with a punt as well.
Western finally got on the scoreboard with a five play, 35-yard drive, capped with a 36-yard field goal by Josh Grant, giving Western a 3-0 lead. Eastern drove into Western’s territory again on the following drive, but Eastern turned the ball over when Caleb Bailey forced a fumble, and Davontae Ginwright recovered.