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Northwestern (IA) NWC 0-1 , 0-0
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Winner Western Ill. WIU 1-0 , 0-0
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Western Ill. WIU
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NWC Northwestern (IA) 7 0 7 0 14
WIU Western Ill. 7 20 24 14 65

Game Recap: Football | | NWC Athletic Communications

Raiders Kick Off Season at DI Western Illinois

MACOMB, Ill. – A fumble recovery on the opening kickoff followed by Caleb Moore's touchdown reception got Northwestern out to an early lead, but DI FCS opponent Western Illinois responded with a fury to win 65-14.

The Raiders grabbed early momentum as Josh Wiersema picked up a fumble at the WIU 20 to set Northwestern up in the red zone for its first drive of the game. After an incompletion to open the drive, Colby Duncan found Caleb Moore on the left side to put the Raiders ahead 7-0.

A series of Leatherneck penalties on the ensuing possession put the Raiders in position to get the ball back. More defensive penalties moved Northwestern's offense toward midfield, but a forced fumble returned for a Western Illinois touchdown knotted the score at 7-7.

After driving to end the first, Western Illinois opened the second quarter with a 19-yard rushing touchdown before a missed PAT set the score at 13-7. The Raiders struggled to move the ball in the remainder of the half, and the Leathernecks added to their lead to make it 27-7 heading into the break.

Another quick start to the half was in store as Northwestern cut into the lead when Solomon Tea took a pass 25 yards to the house, capping off a 75-yard drive and cutting the deficit to 27-14.

From that point on, the Leathernecks continued to build, scoring on their next six possessions to secure a 65-14 win.

GAME NOTES Up Next: The Raiders will begin GPAC play at Morningside on Saturday, September 5. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. 
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