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Winner Indiana Wesleyan (IN IWU 5-2 , 1-0
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Madonna MADONNA 1-6 , 0-1
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Indiana Wesleyan (IN IWU
5-2 , 1-0
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Final
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Madonna MADONNA
1-6 , 0-1
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
IWU Indiana Wesleyan (IN 37 21 7 6 71
MADONNA Madonna 0 7 0 14 21
FB VS MADONNA COVER CROP 1M2A5058 (1)

Game Recap: Football |

NO. 14 FOOTBALL SHINES IN RECORD-SETTING PERFORMANCE AGAINST MADONNA

LIVONIA, Mich. – No. 14 Indiana Wesleyan football delivered a historic performance to begin MSFA Mideast play on Saturday afternoon, setting multiple program records in a 71–21 road victory over Madonna University. The Wildcats posted 582 yards of total offense, including a program-record 448 passing yards, and scoring 58 of their 71 points in the first half.

Quarterback Arjun Lothe turned in one of the best single-game performances in IWU history, throwing for 355 yards and a program-record seven touchdowns, while tight end Simon Vinson added three touchdown receptions and 124 yards — both program-highs for a tight end. The defense complemented the offensive outburst by forcing five turnovers and holding Madonna scoreless for nearly the entire first half.


THE ESSENTIALS

  • Location: Livonia, Mich. | Livonia Stevenson High School
  • Records: IWU: 5-2 | MU: 1-6
  • NAIA Top-25 Ranking: IWU - #14 | MU - Unranked

FIRST QUARTER
  • The Wildcats capitalized on a Leo Morrow punt return to the Madonna 10, with Lothe finding Simon Vinson for a 10-yard score on another 1-play drive. 
  • Terry Sylvester grabbed an interception on the following drive, giving IWU possession at midfield.
  • Lothe continued his strong performance with a 19-yard touchdown pass to Smith, pushing the margin to 23-0.
  • Lothe connected with Vinson for the second time from 60-yards out. At this point in the game, Lothe had thrown 4 touchdowns on just 6 pass attempts for a 30-0 lead.
  • Trey Speek snagged the second interception of the day for the defense on the following drive.
  • Four plays later, Brock Short found the endzone from 3-yards out, making it 37-0.

SECOND QUARTER
  • Terry Sylvester's fumble recovery set up another scoring opportunity for IWU, continuing their momentum.
  • Smith caught a 23-yard touchdown pass from Lothe, extending the lead for the Wildcats, 44-0, early in the quarter.
  • Madonna got of the scoreboard for the first time after a 14-play, 80-yard drive.
  • Lothe connected with Vinson for a 28-yard touchdown, increasing IWU's lead to 51-7. Vinson's three touchdown receptions and 124 receiving yards are the most in program history by a tight end. 
  • Leo Morrow picked off the Crusaders on the first play of the following drive.
  • The red and gray closed the half with a 14-yard touchdown pass to Montez Jones, solidifying a commanding 58-7 lead

THIRD QUARTER
  • Zach Dutton took the reigns for IWU and capped off a 45-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run, extending IWU's lead to 65-7 with 3:03 remaining in the quarter.
  • Anthony Cheesebourough recovered a fumble after MU was unable to corral a muffed snap.
  • Moses Fullingim broke free for a 22-yard run, sparking another Wildcats drive late in the quarter. 

FOURTH QUARTER
  • Jack Doty extended the Wildcats' lead to 68-7 with a 29-yard field goal early in the quarter. 
  • Kwame Miller scored a 2-yard touchdown for the Crusaders, completing a 75-yard drive. 
  • Dutton orchestrated a 14-play drive, leading to another field goal by Doty, this time from 35 yards. 
  • Keel Watson connected with Eric Thomas for a 33-yard touchdown pass, closing the gap for MU before the game ended, 71-21. 

OFFENSIVE LEADERS
DEFENSIVE LEADERS
SPECIAL TEAMS STANDOUTS
  • Josh Clifton: 9-for-9 PAT's, 10 kickoffs (58.5 avg)
  • Jack Doty: 2-for-2 field goals (long of 35) 4 punts for 124 yards (31.0 avg)
  • Leo Morrow: 5 punt returns for 87 yards.

TEAM COMPARISON
  • Total Offense: IWU 582 yards (448 pass (season-high), 134 rush); MU 229 yards (203 pass, 26 rush (season-low)).
  • First Downs: IWU 28; MU 18.
  • Turnovers: IWU 1; MU 5 (3 INT, 2 fumbles lost).
  • Sacks: IWU defense 3 sacks (23 yds); MU recorded 0 sacks on IWU.
  • Penalties: IWU 12 for 138 yards; MU 6 for 27 yards.
  • Time of Possession: IWU 31:15; MU 28:43.

RODE PERSPECTIVE
  • "I'm really proud of how our guys prepared for this game," said Head Coach, Andrew Rode. "They came out ready to dominate early."

UP NEXT
  • IWU returns to Wildcats Stadium for Homecoming Weekend on Oct. 25 against Defiance at 4:00PM.
  • Tickets can be purchased at IWUWildcats.com/tickets or by clicking HERE.

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Scoring Summary

Scoring Summary
Scoring Play Visiting Team Score Home Team Score
1st Quarter IWU MADONNA
IWU
14:14 - IWU - Team 0 yd safety
2 0
IWU
14:02 - IWU - Isaac Smith 56 yd pass from Arjun Lothe (Josh Clifton kick) 1 plays, 56 yards, TOP 0:10
9 0
IWU
13:07 - IWU - Simon Vinson 10 yd pass from Arjun Lothe (Josh Clifton kick) 1 plays, 10 yards, TOP 0:03
16 0
IWU
08:55 - IWU - Isaac Smith 19 yd pass from Arjun Lothe (Josh Clifton kick) 3 plays, 50 yards, TOP 0:44
23 0
IWU
07:56 - IWU - Simon Vinson 60 yd pass from Arjun Lothe (Josh Clifton kick) 1 plays, 62 yards, TOP 0:09
30 0
IWU
03:32 - IWU - Brock Short 3 yd run (Josh Clifton kick), 4 plays, 37 yards, TOP 1:25
37 0
2nd Quarter IWU MADONNA
IWU
11:20 - IWU - Isaac Smith 23 yd pass from Arjun Lothe (Josh Clifton kick) 2 plays, 26 yards, TOP 0:25
44 0
MADONNA
06:22 - MADONNA - Terrell Smith 4 yd pass from Johnathan Rentr (William Stoyano kick) 14 plays, 80 yards, TOP 4:52
44 7
IWU
01:26 - IWU - Simon Vinson 28 yd pass from Arjun Lothe (Josh Clifton kick) 5 plays, 77 yards, TOP 1:16
51 7
IWU
00:08 - IWU - Montez Jones 14 yd pass from Arjun Lothe (Josh Clifton kick) 5 plays, 55 yards, TOP 1:06
58 7
3rd Quarter IWU MADONNA
IWU
03:03 - IWU - Zach Dutton 1 yd run (Josh Clifton kick), 9 plays, 45 yards, TOP 3:38
65 7
4th Quarter IWU MADONNA
IWU
14:02 - IWU - Jack Doty 29 yd field goal 8 plays, 46 yards, TOP 3:00
68 7
MADONNA
10:13 - MADONNA - Kwame Miller 2 yd run (William Stoyano kick), 9 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:49
68 14
IWU
02:27 - IWU - Jack Doty 35 yd field goal 14 plays, 52 yards, TOP 7:38
71 14
MADONNA
01:52 - MADONNA - Eric Thomas 33 yd pass from Keel Watson (William Stoyano kick) 4 plays, 75 yards, TOP 0:35
71 21

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