NORMAL, Ill. – Saturday's game between Illinois State and Missouri State got away from the Redbirds (4-3, 1-2 MVFC), as the Bears jumped out to a 17-0 lead in the first quarter and never looked back as four turnovers by ISU helped MSU pick up a 41-7 victory at Hancock Stadium.
How It Happened:
• Missouri State struck first on its first series of the game on a 62-yard touchdown pass from Jacob Clark to D'Vonte Key, as the Bears took a 7-0 lead with 10:23 left in the first quarter.
• The Bears struck again on the ensuing Redbird drive, as Rittenhouse was sacked and fumbled the football which was recovered by Michael Teason who ran it in 42 yards for the scoop and score to extend the MSU lead to 14-0 with 7:59 left in the opening quarter of play.