Published: Friday, September 1, 2006
Western Illinois Leathernecks roll in opener
MACOMB, Ill. — Quarterback Steve LaFalce threw for one touchdown and ran for another to lead Western Illinois to a 31-6 win Thursday night over Morehead State in both teams' season opener.
LaFalce connected with Marco Thomas on a 9-yard TD pass in the first quarter as the Leathernecks (1-0) jumped out to an early 7-0 lead. He capped the game's scoring with a 28-yard run in the fourth quarter.
Western Illinois pulled ahead 14-0 with just seconds to go in the first quarter when Fred Amiker finished a 12-play, 73-yard drive with a 9-yard run into the end zone.
The Leathernecks' Herb Donaldson helped make it 21-0 with a 2-yard run in the second quarter.
Morehead State's only score came in the third quarter on a 6-yard toss from Brian Yost to halfback Eric Fitzpatrick. Eagles kicker Max Hammond missed the extra-point.
Western Illinois' Taylor Rowan hit all four of his point-after attempts and added a 37-yard field goal in the third quarter.
Other games
In two other games involving Gateway Conference teams, Southern Illinois rolled up 500 total yards in a 49-0 victory over Lock Haven, while Northern Iowa rolled past Drake 48-7.
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Friday, September 1, 2006
MACOMB, Ill. — Quarterback Steve LaFalce threw for one touchdown and ran for another to lead Western Illinois to a 31-6 win Thursday night over Morehead State in both teams' season opener.
LaFalce connected with Marco Thomas on a 9-yard TD pass in the first quarter as the Leathernecks (1-0) jumped out to an early 7-0 lead. He capped the game's scoring with a 28-yard run in the fourth quarter.
Western Illinois pulled ahead 14-0 with just seconds to go in the first quarter when Fred Amiker finished a 12-play, 73-yard drive with a 9-yard run into the end zone.
The Leathernecks' Herb Donaldson helped make it 21-0 with a 2-yard run in the second quarter.
Morehead State's only score came in the third quarter on a 6-yard toss from Brian Yost to halfback Eric Fitzpatrick. Eagles kicker Max Hammond missed the extra-point.
Western Illinois' Taylor Rowan hit all four of his point-after attempts and added a 37-yard field goal in the third quarter.
Other games
In two other games involving Gateway Conference teams, Southern Illinois rolled up 500 total yards in a 49-0 victory over Lock Haven, while Northern Iowa rolled past Drake 48-7.
Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Friday, September 1, 2006
Quarterback Steve LaFalce threw for one touchdown and ran for another to lead Western Illinois to a 31-6 win Thursday...
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