MACOMB, Ill. (Interstat) — Western Illinois scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to erase a 14-point deficit and defeat Lindenwood 24-21 on Saturday at Hanson Field. The Leathernecks secured the comeback when quarterback Cason Carswell connected with tight end Alex Williams on an 8-yard touchdown pass with 1:21 remaining, followed by a successful two-point conversion run by Markell Holman. Holman was instrumental in the win, rushing for 172 yards and a touchdown. The Lions had built a 21-7 lead, powered by two first-quarter touchdowns, but were shut out in the final period. Western Illinois improved to 3-7, while Lindenwood fell to 4-6.