Eastern Michigan Athletics
Saturday, October 20
Muncie, Ind.
3 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
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Ball State
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Photo by: Walt Middleton Photography
Eagles Spoil Cardinals Homecoming Game with 42-20 Victory
10/20/2018 7:17:00 PM | Football
EMU posted 30-or-more points for the fourth time in its last five contests versus BSU
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MUNCIE, Ind. (EMUEagles.com) - The Eastern Michigan football team used a complete game effort to take down Ball State University, 42-20, Oct. 20, at Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Ind. Eastern's six touchdown scores were brought in by six different Eagles' players, and a full-throttle defensive effort propelled the Eagles through the 40 miles per hour winds of Muncie to spoil BSU's annual homecoming game.
With the victory, the Eagles (4-4, 2-3 MAC) moved to .500 on the year, while earning their first Mid-American Conference road victory. Meanwhile, Ball State dropped to 3-5 overall and 2-2 in the MAC.
Quarterback graduate transfer Tyler Wiegers (Lake Orion, Mich.-Detroit Country Day (Iowa)) registered 257 yards through the air on 22-for-28 passing. Wiegers' 78.6 completion percentage ranks second-best in EMU single-game history, behind his 85.7 clip against Monmouth earlier this year. He targeted seven different receivers in the win, his favorite being junior Arthur Jackson III (Oakland, Calif.-Wood), who recorded 59 yards on six receptions, including a touchdown catch in the third quarter. Leading the receiving corps on the day was junior Line Latu (San Mateo, Calif.-San Mateo), racking up 86 yards on three receptions with a score. Junior Isaac Holder (Tampa, Fla.-Sickles) logged his best receiving performance of the season, adding 53 yards on three receptions, highlighted by a 41-yard TD catch in the third.
The ground attack continued to be significant for the Eagles, as senior Shaq Vann (South Bend, Ind.-John Adams) led EMU rushers with 63 yards on 20 carries, in addition to a TD. Eastern also benefited from a pair of rushing scores by its signal calls as Wiegers and sophomore Isaac Stiebeling (Fort Wayne, Ind.-Snider) scampered for rushing touchdowns.
The Eagles defensive had a stellar day, registering an interception, fumble reception, and five three-and-out series in the defeat of the Cardinals. Senior Kyle Rachwal (Lapeer, Mich.-Lapeer East) moved seven tackles closer to 300 career tackles with his performance, adding a fumble recovery. Senior Brody Hoying (Coldwater, Ohio-Coldwater) led the Eagles in tackles with 11 (5 solo, 6 assisted) on the day, including a solo tackle-for-loss in the fourth quarter. Senior Jeremiah Harris (Lambertville, Mich.-Bedford Senior) came up with his first interception of the season, while adding three (1 solo, 2 assisted) tackles, while senior Justin Moody (Richmond, Va.- Monacan) turned in a seven-tackle (2 solo, 5 assisted) effort. Senior Jaylen Pickett (Zephyrhills, Fla.-Zephyrhills) was remarkable for the second week in a row, filling up the box score with 1.5 TFL and five tackles (2 solo, 3 assisted).
EMU's three first-half touchdowns all occurred when the Eagles started the drive inside Ball State territory. After a turnover by Eastern to start the matchup, Harris' first interception of the season gave the Eagles great field position to start their first scoring drive. Starting on the Ball State 33, Wiegers handed the pigskin to Vann at the end of an eight-play drive to open the scoring and put Eastern in front, 7-0, through one quarter.
A forced fumble by junior Kevin McGill (Waldorf, Md.-Westlake) in the early minutes of the second quarter set the Green and White up at the Cardinal's 42-yard line for a three-play scoring series, capped by a 41-yard Latu touchdown reception.
Wiegers drove in Eastern Michigan's final points of the first half using all of his weapons. A pair of 21 and 24-yard darts to Latu got EMU inside the BSU 10-yard line and set Wiegers up for the first rushing touchdown of his career, extending the Eagles' lead to 21-6 at the half.
The Green and White came out of the break with a stellar third quarter, extending its lead to 22 points. Wiegers again used the long ball to get into the endzone, first a 21-yard throw to his favorite receiver of the day, Jackson III, for his third touchdown of the year.
After a Ball State response, Wiegers and the EMU offense went right back to work with a 10-play 75-yard scoring drive. On third down with the ball at the BSU 41-yard line, Wiegers aired it out down the Ball State sideline where junior Isaac Holder (Tampa, Fla.-Sickles) hauled in a 41-yard TD strike to push EMU lead to 28-13.
Entering in relief, Stiebeling scampered for a 14-yard score and Ball State came back with a touchdown of its own as Eastern rolled to a 42-20 victory.
Taking a break from MAC play, EMU will host Army West Point for its annual Homecoming game Saturday, Oct. 27, at Rynearson Stadium. The matchup will kickoff at 12 p.m. on CBS Sports Network.
Postgame Audio.
MUNCIE, Ind. (EMUEagles.com) - The Eastern Michigan football team used a complete game effort to take down Ball State University, 42-20, Oct. 20, at Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Ind. Eastern's six touchdown scores were brought in by six different Eagles' players, and a full-throttle defensive effort propelled the Eagles through the 40 miles per hour winds of Muncie to spoil BSU's annual homecoming game.
With the victory, the Eagles (4-4, 2-3 MAC) moved to .500 on the year, while earning their first Mid-American Conference road victory. Meanwhile, Ball State dropped to 3-5 overall and 2-2 in the MAC.
Quarterback graduate transfer Tyler Wiegers (Lake Orion, Mich.-Detroit Country Day (Iowa)) registered 257 yards through the air on 22-for-28 passing. Wiegers' 78.6 completion percentage ranks second-best in EMU single-game history, behind his 85.7 clip against Monmouth earlier this year. He targeted seven different receivers in the win, his favorite being junior Arthur Jackson III (Oakland, Calif.-Wood), who recorded 59 yards on six receptions, including a touchdown catch in the third quarter. Leading the receiving corps on the day was junior Line Latu (San Mateo, Calif.-San Mateo), racking up 86 yards on three receptions with a score. Junior Isaac Holder (Tampa, Fla.-Sickles) logged his best receiving performance of the season, adding 53 yards on three receptions, highlighted by a 41-yard TD catch in the third.
The ground attack continued to be significant for the Eagles, as senior Shaq Vann (South Bend, Ind.-John Adams) led EMU rushers with 63 yards on 20 carries, in addition to a TD. Eastern also benefited from a pair of rushing scores by its signal calls as Wiegers and sophomore Isaac Stiebeling (Fort Wayne, Ind.-Snider) scampered for rushing touchdowns.
The Eagles defensive had a stellar day, registering an interception, fumble reception, and five three-and-out series in the defeat of the Cardinals. Senior Kyle Rachwal (Lapeer, Mich.-Lapeer East) moved seven tackles closer to 300 career tackles with his performance, adding a fumble recovery. Senior Brody Hoying (Coldwater, Ohio-Coldwater) led the Eagles in tackles with 11 (5 solo, 6 assisted) on the day, including a solo tackle-for-loss in the fourth quarter. Senior Jeremiah Harris (Lambertville, Mich.-Bedford Senior) came up with his first interception of the season, while adding three (1 solo, 2 assisted) tackles, while senior Justin Moody (Richmond, Va.- Monacan) turned in a seven-tackle (2 solo, 5 assisted) effort. Senior Jaylen Pickett (Zephyrhills, Fla.-Zephyrhills) was remarkable for the second week in a row, filling up the box score with 1.5 TFL and five tackles (2 solo, 3 assisted).
EMU's three first-half touchdowns all occurred when the Eagles started the drive inside Ball State territory. After a turnover by Eastern to start the matchup, Harris' first interception of the season gave the Eagles great field position to start their first scoring drive. Starting on the Ball State 33, Wiegers handed the pigskin to Vann at the end of an eight-play drive to open the scoring and put Eastern in front, 7-0, through one quarter.
A forced fumble by junior Kevin McGill (Waldorf, Md.-Westlake) in the early minutes of the second quarter set the Green and White up at the Cardinal's 42-yard line for a three-play scoring series, capped by a 41-yard Latu touchdown reception.
Wiegers drove in Eastern Michigan's final points of the first half using all of his weapons. A pair of 21 and 24-yard darts to Latu got EMU inside the BSU 10-yard line and set Wiegers up for the first rushing touchdown of his career, extending the Eagles' lead to 21-6 at the half.
The Green and White came out of the break with a stellar third quarter, extending its lead to 22 points. Wiegers again used the long ball to get into the endzone, first a 21-yard throw to his favorite receiver of the day, Jackson III, for his third touchdown of the year.
After a Ball State response, Wiegers and the EMU offense went right back to work with a 10-play 75-yard scoring drive. On third down with the ball at the BSU 41-yard line, Wiegers aired it out down the Ball State sideline where junior Isaac Holder (Tampa, Fla.-Sickles) hauled in a 41-yard TD strike to push EMU lead to 28-13.
Entering in relief, Stiebeling scampered for a 14-yard score and Ball State came back with a touchdown of its own as Eastern rolled to a 42-20 victory.
Taking a break from MAC play, EMU will host Army West Point for its annual Homecoming game Saturday, Oct. 27, at Rynearson Stadium. The matchup will kickoff at 12 p.m. on CBS Sports Network.
Team Stats
EMU
BALL
Total Yards
420
384
Pass Yards
257
157
Rushing Yards
163
227
Penalty Yards
65
108
1st Downs
23
21
3rd Downs
8
7
4th Downs
0
0
TOP
37:34
22:26
1st Quarter
EMU 7, BALL 0
EMU - VANN, Shaq 1 yd run (RYLAND, Chad kick), 8 plays, 33 yards, TOP 3:30
2nd Quarter
EMU 14, BALL 0
EMU - LATU, Line 41 yd pass from WIEGERS, Tyler (RYLAND, Chad kick) 3 plays, 42 yards, TOP 1:37
EMU 14, BALL 6
BALL - MILLER, Riley 16 yd pass from NEAL, Riley (TEAM rushfailed) 10 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:44
EMU 21, BALL 6
EMU - WIEGERS, Tyler 1 yd run (RYLAND, Chad kick), 5 plays, 48 yards, TOP 0:53
3rd Quarter
EMU 28, BALL 6
EMU - JACKSON, Arthur 17 yd pass from WIEGERS, Tyler (RYLAND, Chad kick) 7 plays, 62 yards, TOP 3:03
EMU 28, BALL 13
BALL - NEAL, Riley 11 yd run (HAGEE, Morgan kick), 10 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:45
EMU 35, BALL 13
EMU - HOLDER, Isaac 41 yd pass from WIEGERS, Tyler (RYLAND, Chad kick) 6 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:15
4th Quarter
EMU 42, BALL 13
EMU - STIEBELING, I. 14 yd run (RYLAND, Chad kick), 5 plays, 43 yards, TOP 2:49
EMU 42, BALL 20
BALL - JONES, Will 80 yd run (HAGEE, Morgan kick), 1 plays, 80 yards, TOP 0:12
Game Leaders
CMP
22
TD
3
YDS
257
INT
0
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