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Hunter-Mark
Warren Popino
0
Carthage CAR 0-3 , 0-2
35
Winner Ill. Wesleyan IWU 2-1 , 2-0
Carthage CAR
0-3 , 0-2
0
Final
35
Ill. Wesleyan IWU
2-1 , 2-0
Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
CAR Carthage 0 0 0 0 0
IWU Ill. Wesleyan 7 7 14 7 35

Game Recap: Football |

Firebirds Fall to Illinois Wesleyan in CCIW Road Matchup

BLOOMINGTON  — The Carthage College football squad continued College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) action on Saturday traveling to Illinois Wesleyan. The Firebirds fell to the Titans 35-0. 

The Basics
  • Final score: Illinois Wesleyan 35 - Carthage 0
  • Location: Bloomington, Illinois - Tucci Stadium
  • Records: Illinois Wesleyan 2-1 (2-0 CCIW), Carthage 0-3 (0-2 CCIW)


How it Happened 
  • Illinois Wesleyan opened the game with a touchdown drive, taking an early 7-0 lead.
  • On the Firebirds' second drive, Bryce Frank broke loose for a 23-yard rush, moving the offense into opposing territory.
  • Bryce Lowe connected with Gavin Betts on a 17-yard pass, putting the Firebirds inside the 20-yard line; however, the drive ended on fourth down.
  • Early in the second quarter, Koen Abreu intercepted a pass, giving the offense possession at their own 46-yard line.
  • After a Carthage punt, the Titans extended their lead with another touchdown, heading into halftime with a 14-0 advantage.
  • Illinois Wesleyan increased their lead to 21-0 in the second half with a four-yard rushing touchdown.
  • The Titans scored again after a seven-play drive, making it 28-0.
  • The home team added another seven points in the fourth quarter, securing the win.
High Flyers

Team Results
  • Carthage returns home for Homecoming against Elmhurst on Saturday, October 5 at 1 p.m.
 
 
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