MARTIN, Tenn. (Interstat) — Jase Bauer’s 2-yard touchdown run with 1:57 remaining lifted Tennessee-Martin to a 32-31 comeback victory over Western Illinois on Saturday at Hardy M. Graham Stadium. The Skyhawks scored 12 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to secure the win.

Western Illinois quarterback Cason Carswell threw for 327 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Markell Holman added two rushing scores. The Leathernecks led 31-20 entering the final period but were unable to hold off the late surge from Tennessee-Martin.

Both teams improved to 1-5 on the season.