MURRAY, Ky. (Interstat) — Cole LaCrue threw a touchdown pass as Eastern Illinois defeated Murray State 28-14 on Thursday night at Roy Stewart Stadium.

C. Kellom rushed for three touchdowns, including an 88-yard burst in the second quarter. Eastern Illinois scored 14 points in the second quarter and Murray State matched that total, leaving the teams tied at 14 at halftime. The Panthers added 7 points in the third quarter and 7 more in the fourth.

LaCrue completed 11 of 18 passes for 101 yards and a touchdown. Landers Green caught two passes for 23 yards and a score.

Murray State’s Collin Shannon completed 26 of 40 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns. Jaxon Potter caught five passes for 48 yards and a score. Tyrell Campbell had 21 yards rushing and 66 yards receiving.

Ja’Wuan Nickson led Eastern Illinois with 10 tackles and an interception, while Kaleb Lyons added five tackles and a pick. Klayton Ingram paced Murray State with 10 tackles.

Eastern Illinois improved to 1-0. Murray State fell to 0-1. The Panthers visit Minnesota on Sept. 3, while the Racers travel to Middle Tennessee on Sept. 5.