Illinois State defeats EWU 59-46
Illinois State defeats EWU 59-46 in the FCS quarterfinal game in Cheney, Wash., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014.
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Eastern Washington quarterback Vernon Adams (3) pauses before facing Illinois State during the first half.
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Eastern Washington quarterback Vernon Adams (3) prepares to face off against Illinois State.
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Eastern Washington running back Quincy Forte (22) punches the ball in for a touchdown against Illinois State during the first half.
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Eastern Washington receiver Cooper Kupp (10) hauls in a long pass to put EWU in scoring position against Illinois State’s DraShane Glass (14) during the first half.
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Illinois State running back Marshaun Coprich (35) runs the ball against Eastern Washington during the first half.
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Illinois State running back Marshaun Coprich (35) runs the ball against Eastern Washington during the first half.
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Eastern Washington fumbles the ball against Illinois State during the first half.
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Eastern Washington’s Ronnie Hamlin (39) Illinois State watches the scoreboard while taking to the field after an EWU fumble during the first half.
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Illinois State quarterback Tre Roberson (5) throws against Eastern Washington during the first half.
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Illinois State’s Cameron Meredith (19) is forced out of bounds by Eastern Washington during the first half.
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Eastern Washington quarterback Vernon Adams (3) rallies his team Illinois State during the first half.
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Eastern Washington fumbles the ball against Illinois State during the first half.
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Eastern Washington quarterback Vernon Adams (3) throws against Illinois State during the first half.
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Illinois State’s Cameron Meredith (19) tries to reach through the Eastern Washington’s Tevin McDonald (7) and Rashad Wadood (21) for a high pass during the first half.
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Eastern Washington’s Jake Rodgers (65) gets pumped after a play against Illinois State during the first half.
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Eastern Washington’s Ronnie Hamlin (39) tries the get a handle on Illinois State running back Marshaun Coprich (25) during the first half.
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Illinois State running back Marshaun Coprich (25) runs for a touchdown during the first half.
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Illinois State running back Marshaun Coprich (25) reacts after scoring a touchdown over Eastern Washington during the first half.
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Eastern Washington receiver Kendrick Bourne (11) stiff arms Illinois State defensive back Mike Banks (24) during the first half.
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Eastern Washington running back Quincy Forte (22) runs the ball against Illinois State during the first half.
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Eastern Washington running back Jabari Wilson (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Illinois State at the end of the first half.
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Illinois State (5) quarterback watches for play calls from a coach against Eastern Washington during the second half.
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Eastern Washington’s defense tries to get a handle on Illinois State receiver Cameron Meredith (19) during the second half.
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Eastern Washington head coach Beau Baldwin cals plays against Illinois State during the second half.
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Eastern Washington quarterback Vernon Adams (3) Illinois State during the second half.
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Eastern Washington Cody Hecker (36) amps up the crowd against Illinois State during the second half.
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Eastern Washington running back Shaq Hill (1) runs the ball against Illinois State during the second half.
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Eastern Washington running back Shaq Hill (1) runs the ball against Illinois State during the second half.
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Eastern Washington head coach Beau Baldwin amps up his team against Illinois State during the second half.
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Eastern Washington receiver Cooper Kupp (10) Illinois State during the second half.
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Eastern Washington receiver Cooper Kupp (10) watches as Illinois State Alex Donnelly (40) intercepts a pass intended for him during the second half.
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Eastern Washington receiver Cooper Kupp (10) watches as Illinois State Alex Donnelly (40) intercepts a pass intended for him during the second half.
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Illinois State Alex Donnelly (40) runs the ball off an intercepted pass intended for Cooper Kupp (10) during the second half.
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Illinois State quarterback Tre Roberson (5) is brought down on a run by Eastern Washington’s Tevin McDonald (7) during the second half.
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Illinois State quarterback Tre Roberson (5) is brought down on a run by Eastern Washington’s Tevin McDonald (7) during the second half.
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Illinois State running back Marshaun Coprich (25) makes another run during the second half.
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Illinois State quarterback Tre Roberson (5) shakes a tackle from Eastern Washington’s Ronnie Hamlin (39) during the second half.
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Illinois State quarterback Tre Roberson (5) shakes a tackle from Eastern Washington’s Ronnie Hamlin (39) during the second half.
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Illinois State quarterback Tre Roberson (5) shakes a tackle from Eastern Washington’s Ronnie Hamlin (39) during the second half.
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Eastern Washington receiver Nick Sblendorio (13) runs the ball Illinois State during the second half.
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Eastern Washington receiver Nick Sblendorio (13) gets wrapped up by Illinois State during the second half.
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Eastern Washington head coach Beau Baldwin reacts to a call Illinois State during the second half.
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Eastern Washington quarterback Vernon Adams (3) throws against Illinois State during the second half.
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Eastern Washington receiver Cooper Cupp (10) reacts to an incomplete pass call Illinois State during the second half.
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Illinois State Lechein Neblett (85) snags a touchdown pass over Eastern Washington during the second half.
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Eastern Washington’s Nic Sblendorio (13) snags a pass against Illinois State during the second half.
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Eastern Washington receiver Cooper Cupp snags a touchdown pass against Illinois State during the second half.
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Eastern Washington receiver Cooper Cupp snags a touchdown pass against Illinois State during the second half.
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Eastern Washington tries to wrap up Illinois State quarterback Tre Roberson (5) as he throws during the second half.
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Eastern Washington’s bench reacts as the clock runs down against Illinois State during the second half.
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“Just keep coming back,” EWU head coach Beau Baldwin tells Ronnie Hamlin after the team’s loss to Illinois State.
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Eastern Washington quarterback Vernon Adams (3) takes a moment to himself in after his team fell to Illinois State.
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