NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State football team bounced back after a tough loss last week with a solid win over longtime in-state rival Western Illinois, as the No. 14 Redbirds (4-1, 1-1 MVFC) scored 21 fourth-quarter points to defeat the Leathernecks (2-3, 1-1 MVFC) by a score of 33-16 on a gloomy Saturday afternoon at Hancock Stadium.
How it Happened:
• Western Illinois scored on its opening possession of the game, as quarterback Sean McGuire connected with wide receiver Tony Tate for 16 yards to go up 6-0.
• Illinois State's Devin Taylor blocked the extra point attempt, however, and Willie Edwards picked up the ball and returned the PAT to the end zone as Western Illinois led Illinois State 6-2 with 11:41 remaining in the first quarter.