FINAL SCORE
Western Ill.
4-8 (3-5)
29
Gardner-Webb
7-5 (5-3)
24


November 22, 2025 • Spangler Stadium (Boiling Springs, North Carolina)




FINAL STATISTICS

Game Summary
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina
Western Ill. (4-8; 3-5) vs. Gardner-Webb (7-5; 5-3)
Date: 11/22/2025 • Site: Boiling Springs, North Carolina • Stadium: Spangler Stadium
Kickoff time: 01:32 PM EST • End of Game: 05:05 PM EST • Total elapsed time: 03:32
Attendance: 2769
Temperature: • Wind: 5 northEast • Weather: sunny
Scoring Summary
Score by Quarters1234Total
Western Ill.7715029
Gardner-Webb378624

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st02:46WIU - B.Lanier 49 yd TD PASS from C.Carswell (PAT KICK by A.Chadha GOOD) , 6-75 2:087-
1st00:43GWU - C.Viorel 47 yd FG , 5-25 1:547-3
2nd08:35GWU - C.Gresock 54 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by C.Viorel GOOD) , 5-80 1:147-10
2nd03:54WIU - A.Williams 17 yd TD PASS from C.Carswell (PAT KICK by A.Chadha GOOD) , 10-75 4:4114-10
3rd10:04WIU - C.Carswell 1 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by A.Chadha GOOD) , 11-55 4:4721-10
3rd03:27WIU - M.Holman 1 yd TD RUSH (PAT RUSH by M.Holman GOOD) , 5-45 2:1229-10
3rd00:46GWU - C.Borders 26 yd TD PASS from C.Pennington (PAT PASS caught by A.Lowe GOOD) , 8-75 2:4129-18
4th12:02GWU - C.Lofton 20 yd TD PASS from C.Pennington (PAT PASS to C.Pennington FAILED) , 4-74 1:1229-24
Officials
Referee: Branden McCain
Umpire: Landon Trusty
Head Linesman: Michael Phillips
Line judge: Nathan Elliott
Field judge: Andrew Barr
Back judge: Tatum Brown
Side judge: Gary McCarthy
Center judge: Rashad Lewis

Team Statistics
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina

WIUGWU
FIRST DOWNS1725
Rushing95
Passing816
Penalty04
NET YARDS RUSHING13392
Rushing Attempts3929
Average Per Rush3.43.2
Rushing Touchdowns21
Yards Gained Rushing146137
Yards Lost Rushing1345
NET YARDS PASSING203356
Completions-Attempts-Int18-31-029-45-1
Average Per Attempt6.57.9
Average Per Completion11.312.3
Passing Touchdowns22
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS336448
Total Offensive plays7074
Average Gain Per Play4.86.1
Fumbles: Number-Lost1-02-1
Penalties: Number-Yards5-656-65
PUNTS-YARDS9-3985-193
Average Yards Per Punt44.238.6
Net Yards Per Punt40.437.4
Inside 2021
50+ Yards30
Touchbacks10
Fair catch32
KICKOFFS-YARDS5-3155-312
Average Yards Per Kickoff6362.4
Net Yards Per Kickoff5151.6
Touchbacks31
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD1-6-03-14-0
Average Per Return64.7
Kickoff returns: Number-Yards-TD2-60-02-54-0
Average Per Return3027
Interceptions: Number-Yards-TD1-0-00-0-0
Fumble Returns: Number-Yards1-00-0
Miscellaneous Yards00
Possession Time34:0825:52
1st Quarter7:257:35
2nd Quarter8:446:16
3rd Quarter7:457:06
4th Quarter10:054:55
Third-Down Conversions6 of 174 of 14
Fourth-Down Conversions2 of 22 of 3
Red Zone Scores-Chances3 of 31 of 2
Touchdowns31
Field Goals0 of 00 of 0
Sacks By: Number-Yards5-381-7
Tackles For Loss: Number-Yards6.0-416.0-16
Forced Three-And-Outs35
Total TDs43
Defensive TDs00
Special Teams TDs00
PAT Kicks3-31-1
Field Goals0-01-1
Points off turnovers80

Individual Statistics
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina

Western Ill. Gardner-Webb

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
M.Holman3314141371204.2
B.Williams2404042
TEAM102-200-2
C.Carswell317-611-2
Totals39146131332203.4
RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Gresock9830831549.2
Q.Holmes9380380174.2
B.Mauney1808088
TEAM107-700-7
C.Pennington9838-3004-3.3
Totals2913745921543.2
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
C.Carswell18-31-02032491
Totals18-31-02032491
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
C.Pennington29-45-13562365
Totals29-45-13562365
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
D.Davis642014926
M.Holman418014529
A.Williams350128432
C.Edwards33902454
B.Lanier149149230
M.Cox150522
TEAM000000
T.Duncan000010
B.Williams000010
Totals1820324929123
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
C.Lofton111691361543
C.Borders582126936
G.Adopte439020531
J.Reynolds43501342
A.Lowe325020622
C.Schnieder150517
Q.Holmes110117
TEAM000000
K.Jones000030
Totals2935623644148
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
L.Droegemueller939844.25621
Totals939844.25621
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
J.Dorr27236.03710
B.Braun312140.34800
Totals519338.64810
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
E.Guillory000000100
M.Cox16626043000
Totals16626043100
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
A.Lowe3141014646000
C.Vann000188000
Totals3141025446000
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
C.Viorel1st00:4347GOOD
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
A.Chadha53156330
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
C.Viorel531262.410
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
M.Holman13718000155
M.Cox05606071
A.Williams05000050
B.Lanier04900049
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
C.Lofton0169000169
A.Lowe0254614085
C.Gresock83000083
C.Borders08200082
FumblesNo.Lost
TEAM10
FumblesNo.Lost
TEAM10
PENNINGTON,C11
Totals21

Western Ill. Quarterback Progression
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina


Carswell, Cason
18 - 3158%203 yds2TD0INT134.4RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
0-12nd and 12 on WIU19 (Q1 11:18) D.Davis
+1-2141st3rd and 12 on WIU19 (Q1 11:18) M.Holman
+2-301st and 10 on WIU33 (Q1 11:18) M.Holman2
2-43rd and 8 on WIU35 (Q1 11:18) B.Williams
2-51st and 10 on WIU25 (Q1 04:54) D.Davis-2
+3-6121st3rd and 6 on WIU29 (Q1 04:54) D.Davis
+4-771st2nd and 7 on WIU44 (Q1 04:54) D.Davis2
+5-849TD1st and 10 on GWU49 (Q1 04:54) B.Lanier3
+6-9-21st and 10 on WIU17 (Q1 00:36) D.Davis4
6-103rd and 13 on WIU14 (Q2 15:00)
6-111st and 10 on WIU43 (Q2 11:25) M.Cox-2
+7-1252nd and 10 on WIU43 (Q2 11:25) M.Cox
+8-13-33rd and 5 on WIU48 (Q2 11:25) M.Holman2
+9-1491st and 10 on WIU35 (Q2 08:35) C.Edwards3
9-151st and 10 on GWU44 (Q2 08:35) C.Edwards
+10-1692nd and 10 on GWU44 (Q2 08:35) D.Davis
+11-1751st and 10 on GWU30 (Q2 08:35) A.Williams2
+12-1817TD1st and 10 on GWU17 (Q2 08:35) A.Williams3
+13-1961st and 10 on GWU49 (Q2 02:19) C.Edwards4
13-202nd and 4 on GWU43 (Q2 02:19)
13-213rd and 4 on GWU43 (Q2 00:53) T.Duncan-2
13-221st and 10 on GWU39 (Q3 14:51) D.Davis-3
+14-2373rd and 8 on GWU37 (Q3 14:51) M.Holman
+15-24281st2nd and 10 on GWU29 (Q3 14:51) A.Williams2
15-252nd and 10 on GWU25 (Q3 05:39) A.Williams
+16-26241st3rd and 10 on GWU25 (Q3 05:39) C.Edwards
16-271st and 10 on WIU25 (Q4 12:02) B.Lanier
16-283rd and 8 on WIU27 (Q4 12:02) M.Holman-2
16-292nd and 9 on WIU5 (Q4 09:09) C.Edwards-3
+17-30141st3rd and 9 on WIU5 (Q4 09:09) D.Davis
+18-3123rd and 6 on WIU41 (Q4 02:51) D.Davis2

Sacked 1 time for 7 yards lost
LostContext
-72nd and 6 on WIU23 (Q4 09:09)



Gardner-Webb Quarterback Progression
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina


Pennington, Cole
29 - 4564%356 yds2TD1INT141.1RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
0-13rd and 8 on GWU27 (Q1 15:00) A.Lowe
+1-271st and 10 on GWU37 (Q1 12:14) G.Adopte
1-33rd and 3 on GWU44 (Q1 12:14) G.Adopte
+2-451st and 10 on GWU19 (Q1 08:30) J.Reynolds
+3-551st2nd and 5 on GWU24 (Q1 08:30) J.Reynolds2
3-61st and 10 on GWU29 (Q1 08:30) C.Borders
+4-7201st1st and 10 on GWU46 (Q1 02:37) G.Adopte
4-82nd and 10 on WIU34 (Q1 02:37) C.Lofton
+5-953rd and 10 on WIU34 (Q1 02:37) G.Adopte
+6-10151st1st and 10 on GWU45 (Q2 14:10) C.Lofton2
+7-1171st and 10 on GWU20 (Q2 09:49) G.Adopte3
7-122nd and 3 on GWU27 (Q2 09:49) K.Jones
+8-13141st3rd and 3 on GWU27 (Q2 09:49) C.Lofton
+9-1451st and 10 on GWU41 (Q2 09:49) C.Schnieder2
+10-15142nd and 17 on GWU18 (Q2 03:54) C.Borders3
10-163rd and 3 on GWU32 (Q2 03:54) A.Lowe
+11-1711st and 10 on GWU13 (Q2 00:42) Q.Holmes
+12-18181st1st and 10 on GWU18 (Q3 09:58) C.Borders2
12-191st and 25 on GWU40 (Q3 09:58) C.Borders
+13-20-32nd and 25 on GWU40 (Q3 09:58) A.Lowe
+14-21113rd and 28 on GWU37 (Q3 09:58) C.Lofton2
+15-2282nd and 28 on GWU45 (Q3 09:58) C.Lofton3
+16-23151st3rd and 15 on GWU20 (Q3 03:27) C.Lofton4
+17-24361st1st and 10 on GWU35 (Q3 03:27) C.Lofton5
17-252nd and 7 on WIU26 (Q3 03:27) K.Jones
17-263rd and 7 on WIU26 (Q3 03:27) K.Jones-2
+18-2726TD4th and 7 on WIU26 (Q3 03:27) C.Borders
+19-28201st1st and 10 on GWU41 (Q4 13:14) A.Lowe2
19-291st and 10 on WIU39 (Q4 13:14) C.Borders
+20-3020TD1st and 10 on WIU20 (Q4 13:14) C.Lofton
+21-31191st1st and 10 on GWU41 (Q4 11:00) C.Lofton2
21-322nd and 6 on WIU36 (Q4 11:00)
21-333rd and 6 on WIU36 (Q4 11:00) C.Lofton-2
21-34INT1st and 10 on GWU36 (Q4 05:33) C.Borders-3
+22-35131st1st and 10 on GWU10 (Q4 01:45) J.Reynolds
+23-36201st1st and 10 on GWU23 (Q4 01:45) C.Borders2
+24-37121st1st and 10 on GWU43 (Q4 01:45) J.Reynolds3
24-381st and 10 on WIU45 (Q4 01:45) C.Lofton
+25-39162nd and 20 on GWU45 (Q4 01:45) C.Lofton
25-401st and 10 on WIU35 (Q4 01:04) C.Lofton
+26-41121st2nd and 10 on WIU35 (Q4 01:04) C.Lofton
+27-4241st and 10 on WIU23 (Q4 01:04) C.Borders2
27-433rd and 4 on WIU17 (Q4 01:04) A.Lowe
+28-4481st4th and 4 on WIU17 (Q4 00:24) A.Lowe
+29-4532nd and 8 on WIU8 (Q4 00:07) C.Lofton2

Sacked 5 times for 38 yards lost
LostContext
-52nd and 7 on WIU37 (Q2 14:10)
-94th and 4 on WIU34 (Q2 14:10)
-81st and 20 on WIU47 (Q3 09:58)
-83rd and 20 on WIU47 (FUMBLE LOST) (Q3 09:58)
-81st and 10 on GWU25 (Q3 03:27)




Defensive Statistics
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina
#Western Ill.SoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
3C.Pierce84120.5-90.5-9-----
34D.Keith6280.5-90.5-9---1-
44J.Buckner6281.5-131.5-13----1
33M.Ti'a5272.0-162.0-161--1-
38A.Bonner5160.5-51.5-8-----
5J.Riven3140.0-00.0-0----1
13E.Ladd1340.0-00.0-0-----
0E.Guillory1230.0-00.0-0--1-0--
29J.Mankaka3030.0-00.0-0---2-
21K.Moko2020.0-00.0-0-----
35J.Kruger2020.0-00.0-0-----
97P.Miller0220.0-00.0-0-----
12J.Richardson0110.0-00.0-0-----
14B.Aumua-Tuisavura1010.0-00.0-0-----
57D.Cheveallier1010.0-00.0-0-----
95T.Brown1010.0-00.0-0-----
25J.Nicolas0000.0-00.0-0----1
32D.Dunston0000.0-00.0-0-1-0---
Totals4520655-386.0-4111-01-043

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

#Gardner-WebbSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
24C.Haynes28100.0-01.0-4-----
16J.Harris6280.0-00.5-3-----
3A.O'Berry2460.0-00.5-1---42
8R.Holtz3361.0-71.0-7----1
10S.McLaughlin2460.0-00.0-0-----
11J.Marshall3360.0-00.5-1-----
98A.Crawley Jr.1560.0-00.0-0-----
23J.Bryson2240.0-00.0-0---1-
0W.McClain2130.0-00.0-0---1-
12D.Johnson2130.0-00.0-0-----
90J.Griffin3030.0-01.0-2-----
6Q.Billingsley1120.0-00.0-0-----
20T.Weems0220.0-00.5-1-----
44J.Young1120.0-00.0-0-----
94D.Hicks1120.0-01.0-2-----
9G.Adopte1010.0-00.0-0-----
88C.Viorel1010.0-00.0-0-----
19J.Isler0000.0-00.0-0---11
Totals3338711-76.0-1600-00-074

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

Participation Report
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina

Starters
Western Ill.

Pos##OFFENSE
RB6M.Holman
WR9T.Duncan
WR11C.Edwards
TE12A.Williams
QB15C.Carswell
WR19M.Cox
OT52J.Banks-Wall
OL63J.Durand
OL67D.Arguelles
OL69T.Sulsberger
OL70M.Forney
Pos##DEFENSE
DB3C.Pierce
LB5J.Riven
DL7M.Bola
LB13E.Ladd
DB14B.Aumua-Tuisavura
DB17N.Bucaro
DB21K.Moko
DB33M.Ti'a
DB34D.Keith
DB38A.Bonner
DL97P.Miller
Gardner-Webb

Pos##OFFENSE
WR1A.Lowe
RB3Q.Holmes
WR6C.Lofton
QB12C.Pennington
WR13C.Borders
OL55C.Dawson
OG56A.McIver
OL71L.Rector
OT72A.Threatt
OL77W.Fitzpatrick
TE86C.Schnieder
Pos##DEFENSE
DB0W.McClain
DL3A.O'Berry
DB6Q.Billingsley
DE8R.Holtz
S10S.McLaughlin
LB11J.Marshall
CB12D.Johnson
CB23J.Bryson
OL90J.Griffin
DL98A.Crawley Jr.
LB24C.Haynes
Substitutions
Western Ill.:
0 E.Guillory; 3 D.Davis; 8 B.Lanier; 12 J.Richardson; 15 R.McNeil Jr.; 17 J.Salien; 20 B.Williams; 23 A.Johnson; 25 J.Nicolas; 26 T.Buffkin; 28 E.Bryce; 29 J.Mankaka; 31 C.Wilson; 32 D.Dunston; 35 J.Kruger; 44 J.Buckner; 48 L.Droegemueller; 50 B.Sperling; 53 A.Chadha; 57 D.Cheveallier; 85 C.Campbell; 95 T.Brown;
Gardner-Webb:
9 G.Adopte; 9 J.Jackson; 14 B.Mauney; 15 E.Fofanah; 16 J.Reynolds; 16 J.Harris; 17 J.Oates; 18 J.Dorr; 19 J.Isler; 19 K.Jones; 20 T.Weems; 22 J.Little; 24 J.Bevineau; 31 R.Brown; 32 D.Thompson; 33 C.Gresock; 34 C.Vann; 35 A.Chambers; 37 J.Morrison; 39 E.Kuehnel; 41 D.Manders; 42 L.Gilbertson; 44 J.Young; 57 M.Luisa; 58 J.Gonzalez-Coover; 69 C.Reid; 74 A.Carwise; 76 H.Kofowo; 79 B.Bradford; 88 C.Viorel; 92 M.Moldre; 94 D.Hicks; 95 I.Calhoun; 99 B.Braun;
Did Not Play
Western Ill.:
0 Denham, Eric; 1 Baez, Fabian; 1 Warden Jr., Chikala; 2 Jones, Willie; 2 Knight, Avery; 4 Jordan, Tyler; 4 Washington Jr., Kevin; 5 Irvin, Chris; 6 Morgan, LeBron; 7 Molk, TC; 8 Young, Austin; 9 Bradford, Peyton; 10 Bickham, Amare; 10 McKay Jr., Antwon; 11 Perry, Matthew; 13 Anaya, Christian; 14 Zolnosky, Tanner; 16 Freeman, Gage; 18 Taylor, DJ; 18 Yazzie, Sage; 19 Collier, Keon; 22 Majerus, LeeJohn; 24 Temple, Ernest; 27 May, Harlon; 30 Olokun, Jaylen; 37 Fedrigo, Rocco; 39 Taylor, Calen; 40 Edwards, Joe; 41 Culkin, Ronan; 42 Pierce, Christian FR; 43 Camp, Jalen; 45 Bergfeld, Ben; 47 Wynn, Adrian; 49 Nickel, Cameron; 51 Odior, Oshobi; 54 Metzdorff, Jackson; 55 Miller, Dagen; 56 McCombs, Ryan; 58 Ulale, Clement; 59 Mills, Troy; 60 Lobas, Kacper; 61 Hartman, Brayden; 62 McClary, Aidan Sharpe; 65 Dignan, Brendan; 66 Price, Zac; 68 Gray, Ryan; 71 Siamashvili, Luca; 72 Borchers, David; 73 Grieger, Holden; 75 Leiggi, Dylan; 76 Lamberti, Tommy; 77 Smith, Cole; 78 Montgomery, Matthew; 80 Quiri, Morgan; 81 Harris, AJ; 82 Summers, Sasha; 83 Reedus, Eric; 84 Drake, Dylan; 86 Kongolo, Elijah; 87 Nieves, Joshua; 89 Miller, Jace; 90 Louis, Jamesly Jean; 92 Harrington-McKinney, Keshawn; 93 Prestipino, Nick; 94 Sather, Ethan; 98 Oberst, Steven;
Gardner-Webb:
21 Lucas, Nigel; 2 Robinson, Jonathan; 2 Fortenberry, Markel; 5 Rose, Steven; 5 McFarland, NaCari; 7 Watkins, Jaden; 8 Moyer, DJ; 10 Hampton, Nate; 11 Polk, Finley; 13 West, Hunter; 14 Fisher, Talon; 15 Jessie, Easton; 17 Brown III, Abraham; 18 Edwards, Payton; 22 Luckett III, Elisha; 26 Coppock, Ross; 27 Isaacs, Carter; 28 Laney, David; 30 Chandler, Ethan; 36 Huntley, Juels; 38 Mattison, Will; 40 Miller, Tyler; 45 Latimer, Darius; 45 Schofill, Rex; 48 Murry, Jaylin; 49 Furr, Alex; 50 Fay, Kevin; 51 Alongi, Jaxon; 52 Mull, Jacob; 53 Stevenson, William; 59 Kerwin, Brooks; 60 Torres, David; 61 Lilley, Preston; 62 Suttles, Andrew; 63 Felton, Marselle; 64 Williams, Paul; 65 Felton, Zion; 73 Cook, Brayden; 78 Blachford, Carson; 80 Harris, Jalen; 81 Brady, Sean; 82 Newton, James; 83 Testa, Dominic; 84 Sands, Teddy; 85 Blankenship, Beau; 87 Carroll, Collin; 89 Demonbreun, Ryan; 91 Watkins, Zalen; 93 Hewitt Jr., Ontario; 96 Sine, Michelot; 97 Ross, Caden;

Drive Chart (By Team)
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
WIU1stWIU2514:00PUNTWIU3212:14PUNT3 - 71:46
WIU1stWIU2111:18PUNTWIU3508:30PUNT6 - 142:48
WIU1stWIU2504:54PUNTGWU002:46 *TD6 - 752:08
WIU1stWIU1700:36KOWIU1414:10PUNT3 - -31:26
WIU2ndWIU4311:25DOWNSWIU4509:49PUNT3 - 21:36
WIU2ndWIU2508:35KOGWU003:54 *TD10 - 754:41
WIU2ndWIU4002:19PUNTGWU4300:42PUNT6 - 171:37
WIU3rdWIU4514:51KOGWU010:04 *TD11 - 554:47
WIU3rdGWU4505:39FUMBGWU003:27 *TD5 - 452:12
WIU3rdWIU2500:46KOWIU3213:14PUNT3 - 72:32
WIU4thWIU2512:02KOWIU2711:00PUNT3 - 21:02
WIU4thWIU409:09PUNTWIU2705:33PUNT6 - 233:36
WIU4thWIU2605:26INTWIU4301:45PUNT5 - 173:41

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
Western Ill.1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession7:258:447:4510:0516:0917:5034:08
3rd down conversions2-41-52-31-53-93-86-17
4th down conversions0-01-11-10-01-11-12-2

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
GWU1stGWU2515:00KOGWU2714:00PUNT3 - 21:00
GWU1stGWU3712:14PUNTGWU4411:18PUNT3 - 70:56
GWU1stGWU908:30PUNTGWU3604:54PUNT7 - 273:36
GWU1stGWU4602:37KOWIU2900:43 *FG5 - 251:54
GWU2ndGWU4514:10PUNTWIU4311:25DOWNS5 - 122:45
GWU2ndGWU2009:49PUNTWIU008:35 *TD5 - 801:14
GWU2ndGWU2503:54KOGWU3202:19PUNT3 - 71:35
GWU2ndGWU1300:42PUNTGWU240:00HALF3 - 110:42
GWU3rdGWU1809:58KOGWU4505:39FUMB9 - 274:19
GWU3rdGWU2503:27KOWIU000:46 *TD8 - 752:41
GWU4thGWU2613:14PUNTWIU012:02 *TD4 - 741:12
GWU4thGWU2811:00PUNTWIU4109:09PUNT5 - 311:51
GWU4thGWU3605:33PUNTGWU3605:26INT1 - 00:07
GWU4thGWU1001:45PUNTWIU50:00HALF14 - 851:45

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
Gardner-Webb1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession7:356:167:064:5513:5112:0125:52
3rd down conversions0-42-41-31-32-82-64-14
4th down conversions0-00-11-11-10-12-22-3

Drive Chart (By Quarter)
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
GWU1stGWU2515:00KOGWU2714:00PUNT3 - 21:00
WIU1stWIU2514:00PUNTWIU3212:14PUNT3 - 71:46
GWU1stGWU3712:14PUNTGWU4411:18PUNT3 - 70:56
WIU1stWIU2111:18PUNTWIU3508:30PUNT6 - 142:48
GWU1stGWU908:30PUNTGWU3604:54PUNT7 - 273:36
WIU1stWIU2504:54PUNTGWU002:46*TD6 - 752:08
GWU1stGWU4602:37KOWIU2900:43*FG5 - 251:54
WIU1stWIU1700:36KOWIU1414:10PUNT3 - -31:26
GWU2ndGWU4514:10PUNTWIU4311:25DOWNS5 - 122:45
WIU2ndWIU4311:25DOWNSWIU4509:49PUNT3 - 21:36
GWU2ndGWU2009:49PUNTWIU008:35*TD5 - 801:14
WIU2ndWIU2508:35KOGWU003:54*TD10 - 754:41
GWU2ndGWU2503:54KOGWU3202:19PUNT3 - 71:35
WIU2ndWIU4002:19PUNTGWU4300:42PUNT6 - 171:37
GWU2ndGWU1300:42PUNTGWU240:00HALF3 - 110:42
WIU3rdWIU4514:51KOGWU010:04*TD11 - 554:47
GWU3rdGWU1809:58KOGWU4505:39FUMB9 - 274:19
WIU3rdGWU4505:39FUMBGWU003:27*TD5 - 452:12
GWU3rdGWU2503:27KOWIU000:46*TD8 - 752:41
WIU3rdWIU2500:46KOWIU3213:14PUNT3 - 72:32
GWU4thGWU2613:14PUNTWIU012:02*TD4 - 741:12
WIU4thWIU2512:02KOWIU2711:00PUNT3 - 21:02
GWU4thGWU2811:00PUNTWIU4109:09PUNT5 - 311:51
WIU4thWIU409:09PUNTWIU2705:33PUNT6 - 233:36
GWU4thGWU3605:33PUNTGWU3605:26INT1 - 00:07
WIU4thWIU2605:26INTWIU4301:45PUNT5 - 173:41
GWU4thGWU1001:45PUNTWIU50:00HALF14 - 851:45

Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter)
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina

-Start of 1st quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
Western Ill. won the toss and has deferred to the second half. GWU will receive and WIU will defend the north goal.
CHADHA, Antonio kickoff 65 yards from the WIU35 to the GWU0, Touchback , clock 15:00.
GWU drive start at 15:00
1-10GWU25[NHSG] HOLMES, Quasean rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the GWU26 (AUMUA-TUISAVURA, Buju).
2-9GWU26[NHSG] HOLMES, Quasean rush to the left for a gain of 1 yard to the GWU27 (BONNER, Aa'zoriyon).
3-8GWU27[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass up the middle incomplete intended for LOWE, Anthony thrown to the GWU35.
4-8GWU27BRAUN, Brady punt 48 yards to the WIU25, fair catch by COX, Myles, clock 14:00. [14:00]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 2 yards, 1:00
WIU drive start at 14:00
1-10WIU25[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush to the left for a gain of 5 yards to the WIU30 (HOLTZ, Robert).
2-5WIU30[NHSG] WILLIAMS, Brinston rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the WIU34 (BRYSON, Jecari).
3-1WIU34[NHSG] TEAM rush up the middle for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled at WIU32 , recovered by WIU HOLMAN, Markell at the WIU32 to the WIU32, End of Play.
4-3WIU32DROEGEMUELLER, Luke punt 51 yards to the GWU17, LOWE, Anthony returned 10 yards to the GWU27 (BONNER, Aa'zoriyon), clock 12:14. PENALTY WIU Holding enforced 10 yards from the end of the play at the GWU27 to the GWU37. [12:14]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 7 yards, 1:46
GWU drive start at 12:14
1-10GWU37[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass short to the right complete for 7 yards to ADOPTE, Giovanni caught at the GWU41 and advanced to the GWU44 (KEITH, Don Paul).
2-3GWU44[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole scrambles up the middle for no gain to the GWU44 (LADD, Ethan;TI'A, Malini).
3-3GWU44[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass deep to the left incomplete intended for ADOPTE, Giovanni thrown to the WIU37.
4-3GWU44DORR, Jackson punt 35 yards to the WIU21, fair catch by COX, Myles, clock 11:18. [11:18]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 7 yards, 0:56
WIU drive start at 11:18
1-10WIU21[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a loss of 2 yards to the WIU19 (GRIFFIN, Javin).
2-12WIU19[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass deep to the right incomplete intended for DAVIS, Demari thrown to the WIU40; QB hurried by HOLTZ, Robert.
3-12WIU19[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass to the left complete for 14 yards to HOLMAN, Markell caught at the WIU16 and advanced to the WIU33 (MCLAUGHLIN, Sabin), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10WIU33[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass up the middle complete for 0 yards to HOLMAN, Markell to the WIU33 (CRAWLEY JR., Andre).
2-10WIU33[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush to the left for a gain of 2 yards to the WIU35 (HAYNES, Cahari;BRYSON, Jecari).
3-8WIU35[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass to the right incomplete intended for WILLIAMS, Brinston broken up by O'BERRY, Antonio at the WIU35.
4-8WIU35DROEGEMUELLER, Luke punt 56 yards to the GWU9 downed by BONNER, Aa'zoriyon, clock 08:30. [08:30]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 14 yards, 2:48
GWU drive start at 08:30
1-10GWU9[NHSG] GRESOCK, Carson rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the GWU14 (LADD, Ethan;PIERCE, Christian).
2-5GWU14[NHSG] GRESOCK, Carson rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the GWU19 (KEITH, Don Paul;GUILLORY, Esteban), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10GWU19[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass short to the left complete for 5 yards to REYNOLDS, Jack to the GWU24 (LADD, Ethan).
2-5GWU24[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass short to the right complete for 5 yards to REYNOLDS, Jack caught at the GWU27 and advanced to the GWU29 (KEITH, Don Paul), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10GWU29[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the left incomplete dropped by BORDERS, Caleb thrown to the GWU44.
2-10GWU29[NHSG] GRESOCK, Carson rush to the right for a gain of 3 yards to the GWU32 (PIERCE, Christian).
3-7GWU32[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole scrambles up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the GWU36 (BONNER, Aa'zoriyon).
4-3GWU36BRAUN, Brady punt 45 yards to the WIU19, COX, Myles returned 6 yards to the WIU25 (ADOPTE, Giovanni), clock 04:54. [04:54]
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 27 yards, 3:36
WIU drive start at 04:54
1-10WIU25[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass deep to the left incomplete intended for DAVIS, Demari broken up by ISLER, Justin at the WIU48; QB hurried by ISLER, Justin.
2-10WIU25[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush to the right for a gain of 4 yards to the WIU29 (HARRIS, Josiah).
3-6WIU29[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass up the middle complete for 12 yards to DAVIS, Demari caught at the WIU36 and advanced to the WIU41 (HARRIS, Josiah;HAYNES, Cahari), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10WIU41[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the WIU44 (HAYNES, Cahari).
2-7WIU44[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass short to the right complete for 7 yards to DAVIS, Demari caught at the WIU48 and advanced to the GWU49 (MCCLAIN, Wendell), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10GWU49[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass deep up the middle complete for 49 yards to LANIER, Brandon caught at the GWU30 and advanced to the GWU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN WIU, clock 02:46 (Scoring play confirmed). [02:46]P
0-0GWU3CHADHA, Antonio PAT kick attempt is good.
Western Ill. 7, Gardner-Webb 0
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:08
CHADHA, Antonio kickoff 65 yards from the WIU35 to the GWU0, LOWE, Anthony returned 46 yards to the GWU46 (BUCKNER, Justin), clock 02:37.
GWU drive start at 02:37
1-10GWU46[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass short to the right complete for 20 yards to ADOPTE, Giovanni caught at the GWU47 and advanced to the WIU34 (GUILLORY, Esteban), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10WIU34[NHSG] HOLMES, Quasean rush to the left for no gain to the WIU34 (BUCKNER, Justin).
2-10WIU34[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass up the middle incomplete intended for LOFTON, Chris broken up by MANKAKA, James at the WIU34; QB hurried by NICOLAS, Jalen.
3-10WIU34[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass short up the middle complete for 5 yards to ADOPTE, Giovanni caught at the WIU31 and advanced to the WIU29 (TI'A, Malini).
4-5WIU29VIOREL, Charles field goal attempt from 47 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at WIU37], clock 00:43. [00:43]
Western Ill. 7, Gardner-Webb 3
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 25 yards, 1:54
VIOREL, Charles kickoff 65 yards from the GWU35 to the WIU0, COX, Myles returned 17 yards to the WIU17 (YOUNG, Jamari), clock 00:36.
WIU drive start at 00:36
1-10WIU17[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass to the left complete for -2 yards to DAVIS, Demari caught at the WIU14 and advanced to the WIU15 (HICKS, De'Arieun), clock 00:00. [00:00]
-End of 1st quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 1st QUARTER: Western Ill. 7, Gardner-Webb 3

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Western Ill.77:2504042-40-07-146-9-0-801-10
Gardner-Webb37:3512030-40-08-195-9-0-420-0

Quickie Statistics (1st Quarter only)
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina
WIUGWU
Score73
FIRST DOWNS43
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)7-148-19
PASSING-YARDS (NET)8042
Passes Att-Comp-Int9-6-09-5-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS16-9417-61
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards1-61-10
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-171-46
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-53.53-42.7
Fumbles-Lost1-00-0
Penalties-Yards1-100-0
Possession Time7:257:35
Third-Down Conversions2-40-4
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

Western Ill.

Gardner-Webb

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
M.Holman514-21202.45
B.Williams1404044

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Gresock31301304.35
Q.Holmes320200.71

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Carswell6-9-0801490

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Pennington5-9-0420200

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
D.Davis3170512
M.Holman2140214

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
C.Lofton0001
C.Borders0001
G.Adopte3320420
J.Reynolds210025

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
L.Droegemueller210753.55600

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.Dorr13535.03500
B.Braun29346.54800

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
M.Cox1606

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
A.Lowe110010

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
M.Cox117017

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
A.Lowe146046

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
A.Bonner3-03.00.00.0
D.Keith2-12.50.00.0
E.Ladd1-22.00.00.0
J.Buckner2-02.00.00.0
E.Guillory1-11.50.00.0
C.Pierce1-11.50.00.0
M.Ti'a1-11.50.00.0
B.Aumua-Tuisavura1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.Haynes1-22.00.00.0
J.Bryson1-11.50.00.0
J.Harris1-11.50.00.0
W.McClain1-01.00.00.0
R.Holtz1-01.00.00.0
S.McLaughlin1-01.00.00.0
J.Griffin1-01.00.01.0
A.Crawley Jr.1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st02:46WIU - B.Lanier 49 yd TD PASS from C.Carswell (KICK by A.Chadha) , 6-75 2:087-
1st00:43GWU - C.Viorel 47 yd FG , 5-25 1:547-3

Play-by-Play Summary (2nd quarter)
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina

-Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
2-12WIU15[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the WIU14 (O'BERRY, Antonio;WEEMS, Trey).
3-13WIU14[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass to the left incomplete broken up by O'BERRY, Antonio at the WIU21.
4-13WIU14DROEGEMUELLER, Luke punt 41 yards to the GWU45, returned by LOWE, Anthony. (KRUGER, Jake), clock 14:10. [14:10]
GWU drive start at 14:10
1-10GWU45[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the right complete for 15 yards to LOFTON, Chris caught at the WIU44 and advanced to the WIU40 (BUCKNER, Justin), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10WIU40[NHSG] HOLMES, Quasean rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the WIU37 (MILLER, Payne;TI'A, Malini).
2-7WIU37[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole sacked for a loss of 5 yards at the WIU42 (BONNER, Aa'zoriyon;BUCKNER, Justin).
3-12WIU42[NHSG] QB Keeper MAUNEY, Benjamin rush to the right for a gain of 8 yards to the WIU34 (PIERCE, Christian).
4-4WIU34[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole sacked for a loss of 9 yards at the WIU43 (KEITH, Don Paul;PIERCE, Christian); GWU turnover on downs, clock 11:25. [11:25]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 12 yards, 2:45
WIU drive start at 11:25
1-10WIU43[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass up the middle incomplete intended for COX, Myles thrown to the WIU43.
2-10WIU43[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass short to the right complete for 5 yards to COX, Myles caught at the WIU46 and advanced to the WIU48 (MCCLAIN, Wendell).
3-5WIU48[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass to the right complete for -3 yards to HOLMAN, Markell to the WIU45 (HARRIS, Josiah;HAYNES, Cahari).
4-8WIU45DROEGEMUELLER, Luke punt 55 yards to the GWU0, Touchback, clock 09:49. [09:49]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 2 yards, 1:36
GWU drive start at 09:49
1-10GWU20[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the right complete for 7 yards to ADOPTE, Giovanni caught at the GWU20 and advanced to the GWU27 (PIERCE, Christian).
2-3GWU27[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the right incomplete intended for JONES, Kory thrown to the GWU40.
3-3GWU27[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the right complete for 14 yards to LOFTON, Chris caught at the GWU37 and advanced to the GWU41 (PIERCE, Christian), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10GWU41[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the right complete for 5 yards to SCHNIEDER, Cole caught at the GWU39 and advanced to the GWU46 (MOKO, Keith).
2-5GWU46[NHSG] GRESOCK, Carson rush to the right for a gain of 54 yards to the WIU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN GWU, clock 08:35 (Scoring play confirmed). [08:35]R
0-0WIU3VIOREL, Charles PAT kick attempt is good.
Western Ill. 7, Gardner-Webb 10
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 80 yards, 1:14
VIOREL, Charles kickoff 65 yards from the GWU35 to the WIU0, Touchback , clock 08:35.
WIU drive start at 08:35
1-10WIU25[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush to the left for a gain of 10 yards to the WIU35 (HARRIS, Josiah), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10WIU35[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass short to the left complete for 9 yards to EDWARDS, Cam caught at the WIU40 and advanced to the WIU44 (BILLINGSLEY, Que).
2-1WIU44[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 12 yards to the GWU44 (O'BERRY, Antonio), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10GWU44[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass to the left incomplete intended for EDWARDS, Cam thrown to the GWU35.
2-10GWU44[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass up the middle complete for 9 yards to DAVIS, Demari to the GWU35, End of Play.
3-1GWU35[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for no gain to the GWU35 (O'BERRY, Antonio;CRAWLEY JR., Andre).
4-1GWU35[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the GWU30 (YOUNG, Jamari;HOLTZ, Robert), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10GWU30[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass short to the left complete for 5 yards to WILLIAMS, Alex caught at the GWU27 and advanced to the GWU25 (HARRIS, Josiah).
2-5GWU25[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush to the left for a gain of 8 yards to the GWU17 (BRYSON, Jecari), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10GWU17[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass up the middle complete for 17 yards to WILLIAMS, Alex caught at the GWU2 and advanced to the GWU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN WIU, clock 03:54 (Scoring play confirmed). [03:54]P
0-0GWU3CHADHA, Antonio PAT kick attempt is good.
Western Ill. 14, Gardner-Webb 10
Drive Summary: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:41
CHADHA, Antonio kickoff 65 yards from the WIU35 to the GWU0, Touchback , clock 03:54.
GWU drive start at 03:54
1-10GWU25[NHSG] TEAM rush up the middle for a loss of 7 yards, fumbled at GWU18 , recovered by GWU HOLMES, Quasean at the GWU18 to the GWU18, End of Play.
2-17GWU18[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass short to the right complete for 14 yards to BORDERS, Caleb caught at the GWU22 and advanced to the GWU32 (MANKAKA, James).
3-3GWU32[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass incomplete intended for LOWE, Anthony thrown to the GWU32.
4-3GWU32BRAUN, Brady punt 28 yards to the WIU40 out of bounds, clock 02:19. [02:19]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 7 yards, 1:35
WIU drive start at 02:19
1-10WIU40[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush to the left for a gain of 8 yards to the WIU48 (HOLTZ, Robert;MARSHALL, Jackson). [02:19]
2-2V48Timeout Official, clock 02:19. [02:19]
2-2WIU48[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the WIU49 (WEEMS, Trey;CRAWLEY JR., Andre).
3-1WIU49[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the GWU49 (HARRIS, Josiah), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10GWU49[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass to the left complete for 6 yards to EDWARDS, Cam to the GWU43, End of Play.
2-4GWU43[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass up the middle incomplete broken up by O'BERRY, Antonio at the GWU43; QB hurried by O'BERRY, Antonio. [00:53]
3-4H43Timeout Gardner-Webb, clock 00:53. [00:53]
3-4GWU43[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass to the left incomplete intended for DUNCAN, Tristin broken up by BRYSON, Jecari at the GWU36.
4-4GWU43DROEGEMUELLER, Luke punt 30 yards to the GWU13, fair catch by LOWE, Anthony, clock 00:42. [00:42]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 17 yards, 1:37
GWU drive start at 00:42
1-10GWU13[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the right complete for 1 yard to HOLMES, Quasean caught at the GWU7 and advanced to the GWU14 (PIERCE, Christian).
2-9GWU14[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole scrambles to the left for a gain of 3 yards to the GWU17, End of Play. [00:08]
3-6H17Timeout Western Ill., clock 00:08. [00:08]
3-6GWU17[NHSG] HOLMES, Quasean rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the GWU24 (RIVEN, Jalen), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:00. [00:00]R
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 11 yards, 0:42
-End of first half, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 2nd QUARTER: Western Ill. 14, Gardner-Webb 10

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Western Ill.78:4451061-51-19-457-12-0-480-0
Gardner-Webb76:1622042-40-18-546-8-0-560-0

Quickie Statistics (Halftime Cumulative)
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina
WIUGWU
Score1410
FIRST DOWNS107
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)16-5916-73
PASSING-YARDS (NET)12898
Passes Att-Comp-Int21-13-017-11-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS37-18733-171
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards1-62-10
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-171-46
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-53.53-42.7
Fumbles-Lost1-01-0
Penalties-Yards1-100-0
Possession Time16:0913:51
Third-Down Conversions3-92-8
Fourth-Down Conversions1-10-1

Western Ill.

Gardner-Webb

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
M.Holman1460-3570124.1
B.Williams1404044

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Gresock46706715416.8
Q.Holmes512012072.4
B.Mauney1808088

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Carswell13-21-01282490

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Pennington11-17-0840202

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
D.Davis4260612
M.Holman3110314
C.Edwards215039
A.Williams2221217

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
C.Lofton2290315
C.Borders1140214
G.Adopte4390520
J.Reynolds210025

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
L.Droegemueller523346.65600

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
J.Dorr13535.03500
B.Braun312140.34800

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
M.Cox1606

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
A.Lowe110010

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
M.Cox117017

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
A.Lowe146046

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.Pierce5-26.00.50.5
A.Bonner3-13.50.50.5
J.Buckner3-13.50.50.5
D.Keith2-23.00.50.5
E.Ladd1-22.00.00.0
M.Ti'a1-22.00.00.0
E.Guillory1-11.50.00.0
J.Riven1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Harris4-25.00.00.5
J.Bryson2-12.50.00.0
C.Haynes1-32.50.00.5
W.McClain2-02.00.00.0
A.O'Berry1-22.00.01.0
R.Holtz1-22.00.00.0
A.Crawley Jr.1-22.00.00.0
J.Young1-11.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st02:46WIU - B.Lanier 49 yd TD PASS from C.Carswell (KICK by A.Chadha) , 6-75 2:087-
1st00:43GWU - C.Viorel 47 yd FG , 5-25 1:547-3
2nd08:35GWU - C.Gresock 54 yd TD RUSH (KICK by C.Viorel) , 5-80 1:147-10
2nd03:54WIU - A.Williams 17 yd TD PASS from C.Carswell (KICK by A.Chadha) , 10-75 4:4114-10

Quickie Statistics (2nd Quarter only)
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina

WIUGWU
Score77
FIRST DOWNS64
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)9-458-54
PASSING-YARDS (NET)4856
Passes Att-Comp-Int12-7-08-6-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS21-9316-110
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-01-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)3-42.01-28.0
Fumbles-Lost0-01-0
Penalties-Yards0-00-0
Possession Time8:446:16
Third-Down Conversions1-52-4
Fourth-Down Conversions1-10-1

Western Ill.

Gardner-Webb

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
M.Holman946-1450512

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Gresock15405415454
Q.Holmes210010057
B.Mauney1808088

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Carswell7-12-0481170

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Pennington6-8-0420152

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
D.Davis19019
M.Holman1-301-3
C.Edwards215039
A.Williams2221217

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
C.Lofton2290215
C.Borders1140114
G.Adopte17017

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
L.Droegemueller312642.05500

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
B.Braun12828.02800

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.Pierce4-14.50.50.5
J.Buckner1-11.50.50.5
J.Riven1-01.00.00.0
K.Moko1-01.00.00.0
J.Mankaka1-01.00.00.0
J.Kruger1-01.00.00.0
M.Ti'a0-10.50.00.0
D.Keith0-10.50.50.5

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Harris3-13.50.00.5
A.O'Berry1-22.00.01.0
W.McClain1-01.00.00.0
Q.Billingsley1-01.00.00.0
R.Holtz0-21.00.00.0
J.Bryson1-01.00.00.0
A.Crawley Jr.0-21.00.00.0
T.Weems0-21.00.01.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
2nd08:35GWU - C.Gresock 54 yd TD RUSH (KICK by C.Viorel) , 5-80 1:147-10
2nd03:54WIU - A.Williams 17 yd TD PASS from C.Carswell (KICK by A.Chadha) , 10-75 4:4114-10

Play-by-Play Summary (3rd quarter)
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina

At the start of the second half, WIU will receive and GWU will defend the north goal.
-Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
VIOREL, Charles kickoff 63 yards from the GWU35 to the WIU2, COX, Myles returned 43 yards to the WIU45 (VIOREL, Charles), clock 14:51.
WIU drive start at 14:51
1-10WIU45[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the WIU50 (O'BERRY, Antonio;HAYNES, Cahari).
2-5WIU50[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush to the left for a gain of 4 yards to the GWU46 (JOHNSON, Darius).
3-1GWU46[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the GWU39 (MARSHALL, Jackson), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10GWU39[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass to the left incomplete intended for DAVIS, Demari broken up by MCCLAIN, Wendell.
2-10GWU39[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the GWU37 (MARSHALL, Jackson).
3-8GWU37[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass to the left complete for 7 yards to HOLMAN, Markell caught at the GWU42 and advanced to the GWU30, out of bounds.
4-1GWU30[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush to the left for a gain of 1 yard to the GWU29 (GRIFFIN, Javin), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10GWU29[NHSG] WILLIAMS, Brinston rush to the left for no gain to the GWU29 (HOLTZ, Robert;MARSHALL, Jackson).
2-10GWU29[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass up the middle complete for 28 yards to WILLIAMS, Alex caught at the GWU29 and advanced to the GWU1 (HARRIS, Josiah), 1ST DOWN.P
1-1GWU1[NHSG] QB Keeper CARSWELL, Cason rush up the middle for no gain to the GWU1 (GRIFFIN, Javin).
2-1GWU1[NHSG] QB Keeper CARSWELL, Cason rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the GWU0, TOUCHDOWN WIU, clock 10:04 (Scoring play confirmed). [10:04]
0-0GWU3CHADHA, Antonio PAT kick attempt is good.
Western Ill. 21, Gardner-Webb 10
Drive Summary: 11 plays, 55 yards, 4:47
0-0WIU35CHADHA, Antonio kickoff yards from the WIU35 to the. PENALTY GWU Unnecessary Roughness on CHANDLER, Ethan enforced 15 yards from the WIU35 to the WIU50.
CHADHA, Antonio kickoff 55 yards from the WIU35 to the GWU10, VANN, Christian returned 8 yards to the GWU18 (KRUGER, Jake), clock 09:58.
GWU drive start at 09:58
1-10GWU18[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass deep to the right complete for 18 yards to BORDERS, Caleb to the GWU36, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10GWU36[NHSG] HOLMES, Quasean rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the GWU38 (RICHARDSON, Justin;GUILLORY, Esteban).
2-8GWU38[NHSG] HOLMES, Quasean rush to the left for a gain of 17 yards to the WIU45 (KEITH, Don Paul), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10WIU45PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the right complete for 17 yards to BORDERS, Caleb caught at the WIU33 and advanced to the WIU28 (PIERCE, Christian). PENALTY GWU Block below the waist on HOLMES, Quasean enforced 15 yards from the WIU45 to the GWU40 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
1-25GWU40[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass short to the left incomplete intended for BORDERS, Caleb broken up by MANKAKA, James at the GWU42.
2-25GWU40[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the right complete for -3 yards to LOWE, Anthony to the GWU37 (BONNER, Aa'zoriyon).
3-28GWU37[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the right complete for 11 yards to LOFTON, Chris caught at the GWU49 and advanced to the GWU48 (MANKAKA, James), out of bounds. PENALTY WIU Unnecessary Roughness on BONNER, Aa'zoriyon enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the GWU48 to the WIU37 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN.E
1-10WIU37HOLMES, Quasean rush to the right for a gain of 1 yard to the WIU36 (GUILLORY, Esteban). PENALTY GWU Holding enforced 10 yards from the WIU37 to the WIU47 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
1-20WIU47[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole sacked for a loss of 8 yards at the GWU45 (BUCKNER, Justin).
2-28GWU45[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass short to the right complete for 8 yards to LOFTON, Chris caught at the GWU48 and advanced to the WIU47, out of bounds.
3-20WIU47[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole sacked for a loss of 8 yards at the GWU45, fumble on the sack (forced by TI'A, Malini), recovered by WIU DUNSTON, David at the GWU45, End of Play, clock 05:39. [05:39]
Drive Summary: 9 plays, 27 yards, 4:19
WIU drive start at 05:39
1-10GWU45[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 20 yards to the GWU25 (JOHNSON, Darius;MCCLAIN, Wendell), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10GWU25[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for no gain to the GWU25 (HICKS, De'Arieun;HAYNES, Cahari).
2-10GWU25[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass up the middle incomplete intended for WILLIAMS, Alex.
3-10GWU25[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass deep to the left complete for 24 yards to EDWARDS, Cam to the GWU1 (JOHNSON, Darius), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-1GWU1[NH] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the GWU0, TOUCHDOWN WIU, clock 03:27 (Scoring play confirmed). [03:27]
0-0GWU3HOLMAN, Markell two-point conversion rushing attempt is good; conversion successful (Scoring play confirmed).
Western Ill. 29, Gardner-Webb 10
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 45 yards, 2:12
CHADHA, Antonio kickoff 65 yards from the WIU35 to the GWU0, Touchback , clock 03:27.
GWU drive start at 03:27
1-10GWU25[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole sacked for a loss of 8 yards at the GWU17 (TI'A, Malini).
2-18GWU17[NHSG] GRESOCK, Carson rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the GWU20 (MILLER, Payne;BUCKNER, Justin).
3-15GWU20[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass up the middle complete for 15 yards to LOFTON, Chris caught at the GWU34 and advanced to the GWU35 (BONNER, Aa'zoriyon), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10GWU35[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass deep to the right complete for 36 yards to LOFTON, Chris to the WIU29, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10WIU29[NHSG] GRESOCK, Carson rush to the right for a gain of 3 yards to the WIU26 (BROWN, Trace).
2-7WIU26[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass up the middle incomplete dropped by JONES, Kory thrown to the WIU11.
3-7WIU26[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass up the middle incomplete intended for JONES, Kory broken up by TI'A, Malini at the WIU15.
4-7WIU26[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass deep up the middle complete for 26 yards to BORDERS, Caleb caught at the WIU7 and advanced to the WIU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN GWU, clock 00:46 (Scoring play confirmed). [00:46]P
0-0WIU3PENNINGTON, Cole two-point conversion pass attempt to LOWE, Anthony is good; conversion successful (Scoring play confirmed).
Western Ill. 29, Gardner-Webb 18
Drive Summary: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:41
VIOREL, Charles kickoff 61 yards from the GWU35 to the WIU4, fair catch by DUNCAN, Tristin , clock 00:46.
WIU drive start at 00:46
1-10WIU25[NH] HOLMAN, Markell rush to the left for a gain of 2 yards to the WIU27 (BRYSON, Jecari;MCLAUGHLIN, Sabin), clock 00:00. [00:00]
-End of 3rd quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 3rd QUARTER: Western Ill. 29, Gardner-Webb 18

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Western Ill.157:4532052-31-112-433-5-0-591-15
Gardner-Webb87:0614161-31-17-17-10-0-1113-40

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter Cumulative)
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina

WIUGWU
Score2918
FIRST DOWNS1513
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)28-10223-74
PASSING-YARDS (NET)187209
Passes Att-Comp-Int26-16-027-18-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS54-28950-283
Fumble Returns-Yards1-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards1-62-10
Kickoff Returns-Yards2-602-54
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-53.53-42.7
Fumbles-Lost1-02-1
Penalties-Yards2-253-40
Possession Time23:5420:57
Third-Down Conversions5-123-11
Fourth-Down Conversions2-21-2

Western Ill.

Gardner-Webb

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
M.Holman23102-3991204.3
B.Williams2404042
C.Carswell2101110.5

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Gresock67307315412.2
Q.Holmes7310310174.4
B.Mauney1808088

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Carswell16-26-01872490

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Pennington18-27-01711364

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
D.Davis4260712
M.Holman4180414
C.Edwards3390424
A.Williams3501428

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
C.Lofton6990736
C.Borders3581526
G.Adopte4390520
J.Reynolds210025

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
L.Droegemueller523346.65600

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
J.Dorr13535.03500
B.Braun312140.34800

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
M.Cox1606

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
A.Lowe110010

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
M.Cox260043

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
A.Lowe146046
C.Vann1808

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.Pierce5-26.00.50.5
A.Bonner5-15.50.51.5
J.Buckner4-25.01.51.5
M.Ti'a3-24.02.02.0
D.Keith3-24.00.50.5
E.Guillory1-22.00.00.0
E.Ladd1-22.00.00.0
J.Mankaka2-02.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Harris5-26.00.00.5
C.Haynes1-53.50.00.5
J.Marshall2-23.00.00.0
J.Bryson2-23.00.00.0
J.Griffin3-03.00.01.0
W.McClain2-12.50.00.0
A.O'Berry1-32.50.01.0
R.Holtz1-32.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st02:46WIU - B.Lanier 49 yd TD PASS from C.Carswell (KICK by A.Chadha) , 6-75 2:087-
1st00:43GWU - C.Viorel 47 yd FG , 5-25 1:547-3
2nd08:35GWU - C.Gresock 54 yd TD RUSH (KICK by C.Viorel) , 5-80 1:147-10
2nd03:54WIU - A.Williams 17 yd TD PASS from C.Carswell (KICK by A.Chadha) , 10-75 4:4114-10
3rd10:04WIU - C.Carswell 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by A.Chadha) , 11-55 4:4721-10
3rd03:27WIU - M.Holman 1 yd TD RUSH (RUSH by M.Holman) , 5-45 2:1229-10
3rd00:46GWU - C.Borders 26 yd TD PASS from C.Pennington (PASS by A.Lowe) , 8-75 2:4129-18

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter only)
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina

WIUGWU
Score158
FIRST DOWNS56
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)12-437-1
PASSING-YARDS (NET)59111
Passes Att-Comp-Int5-3-010-7-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS17-10217-112
Fumble Returns-Yards1-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-431-8
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)0-00-0
Fumbles-Lost0-01-1
Penalties-Yards1-153-40
Possession Time7:457:06
Third-Down Conversions2-31-3
Fourth-Down Conversions1-11-1

Western Ill.

Gardner-Webb

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
M.Holman94204214.720
B.Williams100000
C.Carswell210110.51

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Gresock2606033
Q.Holmes21901909.517

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Carswell3-5-0590280

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Pennington7-10-0871362

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
D.Davis0001
M.Holman17017
C.Edwards1240124
A.Williams1280228

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
C.Lofton4700436
C.Borders2441326

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
M.Cox143043

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
C.Vann1808

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
M.Ti'a2-02.02.02.0
A.Bonner2-02.00.01.0
J.Buckner1-11.51.01.0
J.Mankaka1-01.00.00.0
D.Keith1-01.00.00.0
J.Kruger1-01.00.00.0
T.Brown1-01.00.00.0
E.Guillory0-10.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Marshall2-12.50.00.0
D.Johnson2-12.50.00.0
J.Griffin2-02.00.00.0
J.Harris1-01.00.00.0
C.Haynes0-21.00.00.0
C.Viorel1-01.00.00.0
W.McClain0-10.50.00.0
A.O'Berry0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
3rd10:04WIU - C.Carswell 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by A.Chadha) , 11-55 4:4721-10
3rd03:27WIU - M.Holman 1 yd TD RUSH (RUSH by M.Holman) , 5-45 2:1229-10
3rd00:46GWU - C.Borders 26 yd TD PASS from C.Pennington (PASS by A.Lowe) , 8-75 2:4129-18

Play-by-Play Summary (4th quarter)
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina

-Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
2-8WIU27[NH] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the WIU33 (MARSHALL, Jackson).
3-2WIU33[NH] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the WIU32 (HAYNES, Cahari;MARSHALL, Jackson).
4-3WIU32DROEGEMUELLER, Luke punt 42 yards to the GWU26 downed by KRUGER, Jake, clock 13:14. [13:14]
GWU drive start at 13:14
1-10GWU26PENNINGTON, Cole pass deep to the right incomplete intended for BORDERS, Caleb thrown to the GWU50. PENALTY WIU Pass Interference on KEITH, Don Paul enforced 15 yards to the GWU41 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).E
1-10GWU41[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the right complete for 20 yards to LOWE, Anthony caught at the GWU40 and advanced to the WIU39 (MOKO, Keith), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10WIU39[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass deep to the left incomplete intended for BORDERS, Caleb thrown to the WIU5.
2-10WIU39[NHSG] GRESOCK, Carson rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the WIU35 (BUCKNER, Justin).
3-6WIU35PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the right incomplete intended for LOFTON, Chris thrown to the WIU25. PENALTY WIU Roughing the Passer on BUCKNER, Justin enforced 15 yards from the WIU35 to the WIU20 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).E
1-10WIU20[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass deep up the middle complete for 20 yards to LOFTON, Chris caught at the WIU2 and advanced to the WIU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN GWU, clock 12:02 (Scoring play confirmed). [12:02]P
0-0WIU3PENNINGTON, Cole two-point conversion pass attempt to LOWE, Anthony failed (incomplete); conversion is no good.
Western Ill. 29, Gardner-Webb 24
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 74 yards, 1:12
VIOREL, Charles kickoff 58 yards from the GWU35 to the WIU7, fair catch by DUNCAN, Tristin , clock 12:02.
WIU drive start at 12:02
1-10WIU25[NH] CARSWELL, Cason pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for LANIER, Brandon thrown to the GWU50.
2-10WIU25[NH] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the WIU27 (O'BERRY, Antonio;CRAWLEY JR., Andre).
3-8WIU27[NH] CARSWELL, Cason pass short to the right incomplete dropped by HOLMAN, Markell thrown to the WIU30.
4-8WIU27DROEGEMUELLER, Luke punt 45 yards to the GWU28, fair catch by LOWE, Anthony, clock 11:00. [11:00]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 2 yards, 1:02
GWU drive start at 11:00
1-10GWU28[NHSG] HOLMES, Quasean rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the GWU31 (BUCKNER, Justin).
2-7GWU31PENNINGTON, Cole pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for ADOPTE, Giovanni thrown to the WIU35. PENALTY WIU Holding on RIVEN, Jalen enforced 10 yards from the GWU31 to the GWU41 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).E
1-10GWU41[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass up the middle complete for 19 yards to LOFTON, Chris caught at the WIU45 and advanced to the WIU40 (MANKAKA, James), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10WIU40[NHSG] HOLMES, Quasean rush to the left for a gain of 4 yards to the WIU36 (RIVEN, Jalen).
2-6WIU36[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the left incomplete.
3-6WIU36[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass deep to the right incomplete intended for LOFTON, Chris thrown to the WIU20; QB hurried by RIVEN, Jalen.
4-6WIU36PENALTY Before the snap, GWU False Start on THREATT, Andrew enforced 5 yards from the WIU36 to the WIU41.
4-11WIU41DORR, Jackson punt 37 yards to the WIU4 downed by ROBINSON, Jonathan, clock 09:09. [09:09]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 31 yards, 1:51
WIU drive start at 09:09
1-10WIU4[NH] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the WIU5 (HAYNES, Cahari).
2-9WIU5[NH] CARSWELL, Cason pass to the right incomplete intended for EDWARDS, Cam broken up by O'BERRY, Antonio at the WIU15; QB hurried by O'BERRY, Antonio.
3-9WIU5[NH] CARSWELL, Cason pass to the right complete for 14 yards to DAVIS, Demari caught at the WIU5 and advanced to the WIU19 (MCLAUGHLIN, Sabin), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10WIU19[NH] HOLMAN, Markell rush to the left for a gain of 4 yards to the WIU23 (HOLTZ, Robert).
2-6WIU23[NH] CARSWELL, Cason sacked for a loss of 7 yards at the WIU16 (HOLTZ, Robert).
3-13WIU16[NH] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 11 yards to the WIU27 (HARRIS, Josiah).
4-2WIU27DROEGEMUELLER, Luke punt 37 yards to the GWU36, fair catch by LOWE, Anthony, clock 05:33. [05:33]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 23 yards, 3:36
GWU drive start at 05:33
1-10GWU36[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass deep up the middle intercepted by GUILLORY, Esteban at the WIU26 intended for BORDERS, Caleb. Guillory return for 0 yards to the WIU26, End of Play, clock 05:26. [05:26]
Drive Summary: 1 plays, 0 yards, 0:07
WIU drive start at 05:26
1-10WIU26[NH] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the WIU30 (MCLAUGHLIN, Sabin;HAYNES, Cahari).
2-6WIU30[NH] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the WIU37 (BILLINGSLEY, Que;HAYNES, Cahari), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10WIU37[NH] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the WIU39 (CRAWLEY JR., Andre;MCLAUGHLIN, Sabin).
2-8WIU39[NH] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the WIU41 (MCLAUGHLIN, Sabin;CRAWLEY JR., Andre). [02:51]
3-6V41Timeout Official, clock 02:51. [02:51]
3-6WIU41[NH] CARSWELL, Cason pass to the right complete for 2 yards to DAVIS, Demari caught at the WIU40 and advanced to the WIU43 (O'BERRY, Antonio). [02:00]
4-4V43Timeout Official, clock 02:00. [02:00]
4-4WIU43DROEGEMUELLER, Luke punt 41 yards to the GWU16, LOWE, Anthony returned 4 yards to the GWU20 (CHEVEALLIER, Daniel), clock 01:45. PENALTY GWU Illegal Block in the Back on JONES, Kory enforced 10 yards from the end of the play at the GWU20 to the GWU10. [01:45]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 17 yards, 3:41
GWU drive start at 01:45
1-10GWU10[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass up the middle complete for 13 yards to REYNOLDS, Jack to the GWU23 (PIERCE, Christian), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10GWU23[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass short to the right complete for 20 yards to BORDERS, Caleb caught at the GWU25 and advanced to the GWU43 (PIERCE, Christian), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10GWU43[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the right complete for 12 yards to REYNOLDS, Jack to the WIU45 (KEITH, Don Paul), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10WIU45[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass deep to the right incomplete intended for LOFTON, Chris thrown to the WIU20; QB hurried by BUCKNER, Justin.
2-10WIU45PENNINGTON, Cole pass deep incomplete intended for BORDERS, Caleb thrown to the WIU27. PENALTY GWU Holding on THREATT, Andrew enforced 10 yards from the WIU45 to the GWU45 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
2-20GWU45[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the right complete for 16 yards to LOFTON, Chris caught at the WIU45 and advanced to the WIU39 (KEITH, Don Paul). [01:04]
3-4V39Timeout Western Ill., clock 01:04. [01:04]
3-4WIU39[NHSG] GRESOCK, Carson rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the WIU35 (PIERCE, Christian;LADD, Ethan), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10WIU35[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass up the middle incomplete intended for LOFTON, Chris broken up by KEITH, Don Paul at the WIU23.
2-10WIU35[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass up the middle complete for 12 yards to LOFTON, Chris caught at the WIU25 and advanced to the WIU23 (TI'A, Malini), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10WIU23[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass short to the right complete for 4 yards to BORDERS, Caleb caught at the WIU20 and advanced to the WIU19 (KEITH, Don Paul), out of bounds.
2-6WIU19[NHSG] GRESOCK, Carson rush to the right for a gain of 2 yards to the WIU17 (RIVEN, Jalen;PIERCE, Christian).
3-4WIU17[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the left incomplete intended for LOWE, Anthony. [00:24]
4-4V17Timeout Western Ill., clock 00:24. [00:24]
4-4WIU17[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the right complete for 8 yards to LOWE, Anthony caught at the WIU10 and advanced to the WIU9 (PIERCE, Christian), 1ST DOWN. [00:07]P
1-10V9Timeout Gardner-Webb, clock 00:07. [00:07]
1-9WIU9[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole scrambles up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the WIU8 (RIVEN, Jalen).
2-8WIU8[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass short up the middle complete for 3 yards to LOFTON, Chris to the WIU5 (TI'A, Malini), clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 14 plays, 85 yards, 1:45
2-8WIU5End of game, clock 0:00.
FINAL SCORE: Western Ill. 29, Gardner-Webb 24

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Western Ill.010:0511021-50-011-312-5-0-163-40
Gardner-Webb64:55183121-31-16-1811-18-1-1473-25

Quickie Statistics (4th Quarter only)
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina

WIUGWU
Score06
FIRST DOWNS212
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)11-316-18
PASSING-YARDS (NET)16147
Passes Att-Comp-Int5-2-018-11-1
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS16-4724-165
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-01-4
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards1-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)4-41.31-37.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards3-403-25
Possession Time10:054:55
Third-Down Conversions1-51-3
Fourth-Down Conversions0-01-1

Western Ill.

Gardner-Webb

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
M.Holman1039-13803.811

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Gresock31001003.34
Q.Holmes270703.54

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Carswell2-5-090141

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Pennington11-18-11471200

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
D.Davis2160214
M.Holman0001
C.Edwards0001

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
C.Lofton5701820
C.Borders2240420
J.Reynolds2250213

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
L.Droegemueller416541.34500

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.Dorr13737.03700

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
A.Lowe1404

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.Pierce3-24.00.00.0
D.Keith3-03.00.00.0
J.Riven2-12.50.00.0
M.Ti'a2-02.00.00.0
J.Buckner2-02.00.00.0
K.Moko1-01.00.00.0
J.Mankaka1-01.00.00.0
D.Cheveallier1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
S.McLaughlin1-32.50.00.0
C.Haynes1-32.50.01.0
R.Holtz2-02.01.01.0
A.O'Berry1-11.50.00.0
J.Marshall1-11.50.01.0
A.Crawley Jr.0-31.50.00.0
J.Harris1-01.00.00.0
Q.Billingsley0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
4th12:02GWU - C.Lofton 20 yd TD PASS from C.Pennington , 4-74 1:1229-24

Western Ill. Explosive Plays
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina

Western Ill.

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
4 Plays for 118 total yards (78% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
49
1
1st and 10 on GWU49
(02:46) [NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass deep up the middle complete for 49 yards to LANIER, Brandon caught at the GWU30 and advanced to the GWU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN WIU, clock 02:46 (Scoring play confirmed).
28
3
2nd and 10 on GWU29
[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass up the middle complete for 28 yards to WILLIAMS, Alex caught at the GWU29 and advanced to the GWU1 (HARRIS, Josiah), 1ST DOWN.
24
3
3rd and 10 on GWU25
[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass deep to the left complete for 24 yards to EDWARDS, Cam to the GWU1 (JOHNSON, Darius), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
17
2
1st and 10 on GWU17
(03:54) [NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass up the middle complete for 17 yards to WILLIAMS, Alex caught at the GWU2 and advanced to the GWU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN WIU, clock 03:54 (Scoring play confirmed).


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
4 Plays for 53 total yards (40% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
20
3
1st and 10 on GWU45
[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 20 yards to the GWU25 (JOHNSON, Darius;MCCLAIN, Wendell), 1ST DOWN.
12
2
2nd and 1 on WIU44
[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 12 yards to the GWU44 (O'BERRY, Antonio), 1ST DOWN.
11
4
3rd and 13 on WIU16
[NH] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 11 yards to the WIU27 (HARRIS, Josiah).
10
2
1st and 10 on WIU25
[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush to the left for a gain of 10 yards to the WIU35 (HARRIS, Josiah), 1ST DOWN.


All Plays Gain of 20+
6 Plays for 309 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
49
1
1st and 10 on GWU49
(02:46) [NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass deep up the middle complete for 49 yards to LANIER, Brandon caught at the GWU30 and advanced to the GWU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN WIU, clock 02:46 (Scoring play confirmed).
43
3
0th and 0 on GWU35
(14:51) VIOREL, Charles kickoff 63 yards from the GWU35 to the WIU2, COX, Myles returned 43 yards to the WIU45 (VIOREL, Charles), clock 14:51.
28
3
2nd and 10 on GWU29
[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass up the middle complete for 28 yards to WILLIAMS, Alex caught at the GWU29 and advanced to the GWU1 (HARRIS, Josiah), 1ST DOWN.
24
3
3rd and 10 on GWU25
[NHSG] CARSWELL, Cason pass deep to the left complete for 24 yards to EDWARDS, Cam to the GWU1 (JOHNSON, Darius), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
21
3
0th and 0 on GWU35
(00:46) VIOREL, Charles kickoff 61 yards from the GWU35 to the WIU4, fair catch by DUNCAN, Tristin , clock 00:46.
20
3
1st and 10 on GWU45
[NHSG] HOLMAN, Markell rush up the middle for a gain of 20 yards to the GWU25 (JOHNSON, Darius;MCCLAIN, Wendell), 1ST DOWN.

Gardner-Webb Explosive Plays
Western Ill. vs. Gardner-Webb (Final)
11/22/2025 at Boiling Springs, North Carolina

Gardner-Webb

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
11 Plays for 225 total yards (85% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
36
3
1st and 10 on GWU35
[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass deep to the right complete for 36 yards to LOFTON, Chris to the WIU29, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
26
3
4th and 7 on WIU26
(00:46) [NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass deep up the middle complete for 26 yards to BORDERS, Caleb caught at the WIU7 and advanced to the WIU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN GWU, clock 00:46 (Scoring play confirmed).
20
1
1st and 10 on GWU46
[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass short to the right complete for 20 yards to ADOPTE, Giovanni caught at the GWU47 and advanced to the WIU34 (GUILLORY, Esteban), 1ST DOWN.
20
4
1st and 10 on GWU41
[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the right complete for 20 yards to LOWE, Anthony caught at the GWU40 and advanced to the WIU39 (MOKO, Keith), 1ST DOWN.
20
4
1st and 10 on WIU20
(12:02) [NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass deep up the middle complete for 20 yards to LOFTON, Chris caught at the WIU2 and advanced to the WIU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN GWU, clock 12:02 (Scoring play confirmed).
20
4
1st and 10 on GWU23
[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass short to the right complete for 20 yards to BORDERS, Caleb caught at the GWU25 and advanced to the GWU43 (PIERCE, Christian), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
19
4
1st and 10 on GWU41
[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass up the middle complete for 19 yards to LOFTON, Chris caught at the WIU45 and advanced to the WIU40 (MANKAKA, James), 1ST DOWN.
18
3
1st and 10 on GWU18
[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass deep to the right complete for 18 yards to BORDERS, Caleb to the GWU36, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
16
4
2nd and 20 on GWU45
(01:04) [NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the right complete for 16 yards to LOFTON, Chris caught at the WIU45 and advanced to the WIU39 (KEITH, Don Paul).
15
2
1st and 10 on GWU45
[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the right complete for 15 yards to LOFTON, Chris caught at the WIU44 and advanced to the WIU40 (BUCKNER, Justin), 1ST DOWN.
15
3
3rd and 15 on GWU20
[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass up the middle complete for 15 yards to LOFTON, Chris caught at the GWU34 and advanced to the GWU35 (BONNER, Aa'zoriyon), 1ST DOWN.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
2 Plays for 71 total yards (77% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
54
2
2nd and 5 on GWU46
(08:35) [NHSG] GRESOCK, Carson rush to the right for a gain of 54 yards to the WIU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN GWU, clock 08:35 (Scoring play confirmed).
17
3
2nd and 8 on GWU38
[NHSG] HOLMES, Quasean rush to the left for a gain of 17 yards to the WIU45 (KEITH, Don Paul), 1ST DOWN.


All Plays Gain of 20+
8 Plays for 307 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
54
2
2nd and 5 on GWU46
(08:35) [NHSG] GRESOCK, Carson rush to the right for a gain of 54 yards to the WIU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN GWU, clock 08:35 (Scoring play confirmed).
46
1
0th and 0 on WIU35
(02:37) CHADHA, Antonio kickoff 65 yards from the WIU35 to the GWU0, LOWE, Anthony returned 46 yards to the GWU46 (BUCKNER, Justin), clock 02:37.
36
3
1st and 10 on GWU35
[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass deep to the right complete for 36 yards to LOFTON, Chris to the WIU29, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
26
3
4th and 7 on WIU26
(00:46) [NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass deep up the middle complete for 26 yards to BORDERS, Caleb caught at the WIU7 and advanced to the WIU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN GWU, clock 00:46 (Scoring play confirmed).
20
1
1st and 10 on GWU46
[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass short to the right complete for 20 yards to ADOPTE, Giovanni caught at the GWU47 and advanced to the WIU34 (GUILLORY, Esteban), 1ST DOWN.
20
4
1st and 10 on GWU41
[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass to the right complete for 20 yards to LOWE, Anthony caught at the GWU40 and advanced to the WIU39 (MOKO, Keith), 1ST DOWN.
20
4
1st and 10 on WIU20
(12:02) [NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass deep up the middle complete for 20 yards to LOFTON, Chris caught at the WIU2 and advanced to the WIU0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN GWU, clock 12:02 (Scoring play confirmed).
20
4
1st and 10 on GWU23
[NHSG] PENNINGTON, Cole pass short to the right complete for 20 yards to BORDERS, Caleb caught at the GWU25 and advanced to the GWU43 (PIERCE, Christian), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.