September 21st, 2024 4:15pm
LEBANON, Ill. – Hosting the Minnesota State University – Moorhead Dragons for the first time, the McKendree Bearcats knocked off the Dragons by the score of 22-15 in the home opener. The Bearcats improve to 2-1 on the young season.
The McKendree defense forced two punts and a turnover on downs on the Dragons first three drives, but MSUM would strike first. They took advantage of a McKendree fumble with 25 yards to go. Just five plays later, Jack Strand found Carson Elbert for the seven yard touchdown pass. The Bearcats' next drive spanned six and a half minutes with 75 yards in 13 plays capped by an Eddie Clark 15-yard run to make it a 7-6 game.