ADRIAN, Mich. – No. 11 Indiana Wesleyan football will close out its regular season this Saturday on the road at Siena Heights, with a conference championship on the line. A win would give the Wildcats their fourth-straight MSFA Mideast Championship outright. IWU rides into Adrian on a five-game winning streak, boasting one of the most explosive offenses in the NAIA.


THE ESSENTIALS

• #11 Indiana Wesleyan University vs. Siena Heights University
• Location: Adrian, Mich. | O'Laughlin Stadium
• Kickoff: 12:00PM ET
• Records: IWU: 8-2, 4-0 MSFA | SHU: 5-4, 3-1 MSFA

HOW TO FOLLOW

• Live Video: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mi/adrian/organization/4972/siena-heights
• Live Stats: https://iwuwildcats.com/sidearmstats/football/summary  
• Tickets: https://shusaints.com/sports/fball/tickets/index  

 
THE SERIES

• Saturday's game will be the eighth all-time meeting between Indiana Wesleyan and Siena Heights.
• IWU leads the series 5-2, with the most recent victory a 31-14 win in 2024.

IWU TEAM STATS

• The Wildcats head into the regular season finale with their sights set on another league title and a potential postseason run.
• Indiana Wesleyan's offense ranks among the most dynamic in the NAIA, averaging over 50 points (4^th in NAIA) and 530 total yards per game (2^nd in NAIA).
• Defensively, IWU has thrived on takeaways and backfield pressure, with 18 interceptions (1^st in NAIA) and 26 sacks (13^th in NAIA).

WILDCAT LEADERS | 2025 SEASON STATS

• Arjun Lothe has completed 198 of 325 passes (60.9%) for 3,435 yards (1^st in NAIA), 36 touchdowns (2^nd in NAIA), and 7 interceptions, averaging 343.5 passing yards per game (2^nd in NAIA) through 10 contests.
• Cameron Morrison leads the rushing attack with 134 carries for 779 yards (5.8 avg) and 10 touchdowns (14^th in NAIA). Ayden Ewing has added 312 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Brock Short has been a spark plug with 260 yards and 4 scores on just 32 carries (8.1 avg).
• Isaac Smith has been a reliable downfield threat all season with 78 receptions (2nd in NAIA) for 1,090 yards (5^th in NAIA) and 13 touchdowns (3^rd in NAIA). Simon Vinson (31 catches, 544 yards, 7 TDs) and Drew Dutton (17 catches, 407 yards, 5 TDs) round out one of the deepest receiving groups in the nation.
• Brock Thomason leads the defense with 81 tackles and 7.0 tackles for loss, while Vincie Solano adds 63 tackles and five interceptions (6^th in NAIA). Deven Arevalo has contributed 53 tackles and 4 interceptions, and Anthony Cheesebourough remains dominant up front with 11.0 tackles for loss and 6 sacks. Da'Veon Turner has provided consistent coverage with 6 pass breakups.
• Josh Clifton has converted 4 field goals and 63 PATs, while Jack Doty averages 37.7 yards per punt with a long of 51 yards. Drew Dutton has been a game-changer on special teams with 13 kick returns for 531 yards and 4 touchdowns, including a 95-yard score.

 
SHU TEAM STATS

• Siena Heights enters the regular-season finale looking to play spoiler and finish above .500 in league play.
• The Saints' balanced offense is led by quarterback Braylen Himmelein, who has passed for over 2,200 yards and 18 touchdowns.
• Defensively, the Saints feature one of the toughest front sevens in the conference. A.J. Knox, Clarke Hamilton, and Jalen Edwards headline a defensive group that has combined for more than 80 tackles for loss and 41 sacks (1^st in NAIA).

 
SAINT LEADERS | 2025 SEASON STATS

• Braylen Himmelein has completed 162 of 269 passes (60.2%) for 2,204 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions, averaging 244.9 passing yards per game (19^th in NAIA).
• Jaylen Flowers leads the ground game with 65 carries for 445 yards (6.8 avg) and 3 touchdowns, while Brendan Haisenleder adds 378 rushing yards and 8 scores.
• Tendaji Alexander has caught 40 passes for 610 yards and 7 touchdowns, and Credell Prather adds 37 receptions for 523 yards and 6 touchdowns.
• A.J. Knox leads the defense with 16.5 tackles for loss (3^rd in NAIA) and 10.5 sacks (1^st in NAIA), followed by Clarke Hamilton with 86 tackles (16^th in NAIA), 13.5 TFL (14^th in NAIA), and 8 sacks (10^th in NAIA), and Jalen Edwards with 75 tackles and 8.0 TFL.
• Carter Ball has converted 6 field goals and 34 extra points for 52 total points, while Ian Furlong averages 39.4 yards per punt (9^th in NAIA). D.J. Young has been steady in the return game, averaging 23.5 yards per kickoff return.

UP NEXT

• The Wildcats will learn their postseason future during the NAIA Selection Show on Sunday evening at 7:00PM.
• Fans can watch the Selection Show by clicking HERE.

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