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11/22 16:37 CST Carson Carswell throws 2 TDs for Western Illinois in 29-24 win
over Gardner-Webb
Carson Carswell throws 2 TDs for Western Illinois in 29-24 win over Gardner-Webb
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) --- Quarterback Carson Carswell threw for two
touchdowns and added a rushing score in Western Illinois' 29-24 win over
Gardner-Webb on Saturday afternoon in the final regular season game for both
teams.
Carswell threw both scores in the first quarter, a 49-yard throw up the seam
for Brandon Lainer and a 17-yard catch by Alex Williams. The freshman
quarterback's 1-yard rush put the Leathernecks (4-8, 3-5 OVC/Big South) up
21-10.
Markell Holman added a 1-yard score for Western Illinois to extend their lead
to 29, finishing the day with 137 yards on 33 attempts.
Carswell threw for 203 total yards.
Cole Pennington's first touchdown pass of the game was a 26-yard pass to Caleb
Borders. Gardner-Webb (7-5, 5-3) completed the 2-point conversion to close the
gap to 11 heading into the final quarter. Pennington's second touchdown throw
to Chris Lofton made it 29-24, but they could not score on their second 2-point
try.
Pennington completed 29 passes for 356 yards and recorded one interception.
Lofton led all Runnin' Bulldogs in receiving with 11 catches for 169 yards.
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