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Plez Lawrence's 3 TDs help Indiana State earn first win of the season over McKendree

— Plez Lawrence had three total touchdowns, including a 75-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter, for Indiana State University in a 41-24 win over DII McKendree University in the season opener for both teams on Thursday night.

Western Illinois beats D-II member McKendree 49-32, snaps 27-game losing streak

— Cameren Smith ran for 199 yards and two touchdowns, Nathan Lamb and Demari Davis each accounted for two TDs on Saturday night and Western Illinois beat Division-II member McKendree 49-32 to snap a 27-game losing streak.