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Stingy Western Michigan Defense Shuts Down The Redbirds, 28-0

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – It was a tough night offensively for Illinois State (1-1), as the Western Michigan (1-1) defense shut down the Redbirds and earned a 28-0 victory Saturday night at Waldo Stadium in front of over 18,000 fans.

How It Happened:
• The Broncos scored on the opening drive of the game, when La'Darius Jefferson scored from one yard out to cap off an 11-play, 75-yard drive to make it 7-0 for WMU just over five minutes into the game.
• Western Michigan would tack on seven more points with just under three minutes left in the half, when Sean Tyler scored from three yards out to make it 14-0 at the half.