Annexstad, Mueller accumulate TDs in Illinois State's 47-17 win over Lindenwood
NORMAL, Ill. -- — Zack Annexstad threw two touchdowns and Cole Mueller ran for two and Illinois State never trailed in its 47-17 win over Lindenwood on Saturday.
After holding the Lions to three-and-out to start, the Redbirds (3-1) used a 10-play, 65-yard drive to get on the board when Mueller ran it from the 5 for a 6-0 lead as the point-after attempt was blocked.
Following another Lindenwood three-and-out, Illinois State drove 61 yards in 11 plays and ended when Annexstad completed an 11-yard scoring pass to Eddie Kasper.
Lindenwood responded after recovering an Illinois State fumble got on the board when Robert Giaimo ran it in from the 3 to end a 12-play, 67-yard drive.
The Redbirds countered on their next drive when Annestad threw a 62-yard scoring pass to Daniel Sobkowicz for a 20-7 lead. Undeterred, Lindenwood responded when Cole Dugger threw a 73-yard touchdown to Jeff Caldwell to close first-half scoring.
Illinois State emerged from the break with their play-chewing ways and rolled 72 yards in nine plays and scored when Mueller ran it in for a 27-14 lead.
Dugger threw for 192 yards for Lindenwood (2-2).
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Game Information
2024 Big South-OVC Association Standings
Team | CONF | OVR |
---|---|---|
Tennessee Tech | 2-0 | 2-2 |
Southeast Missouri State | 1-0 | 4-1 |
Lindenwood | 1-0 | 2-3 |
Tennessee State | 1-1 | 3-2 |
Western Illinois | 0-0 | 1-3 |
UT Martin | 0-1 | 2-3 |
Charleston Southern | 0-1 | 1-3 |
Eastern Illinois | 0-1 | 1-4 |
Gardner-Webb | 0-1 | 1-4 |
2024 Missouri Valley Football Conference Standings
Team | CONF | OVR |
---|---|---|
North Dakota | 1-0 | 4-1 |
North Dakota State | 1-0 | 4-1 |
South Dakota | 1-0 | 3-1 |
Missouri State | 1-0 | 3-2 |
South Dakota State | 0-0 | 3-1 |
Northern Iowa | 0-0 | 2-2 |
Indiana State | 0-0 | 1-3 |
Illinois State | 0-1 | 3-2 |
Southern Illinois | 0-1 | 2-3 |
Murray State | 0-1 | 1-3 |
Youngstown State | 0-1 | 1-4 |