Western Illinois 20, at North Alabama 23

FLORENCE, Ala. (Interstat) — North Alabama defeated Western Illinois 23-20 on Saturday in an NCAA Football Championship Division game at Braly Municipal Stadium. The Lions moved to 3-2, while the Leathernecks fell to 2-3. Destin Wade led North Alabama with a passing and rushing performance that included the decisive score in the closing minute. Western Illinois had opportunities late, but the Lions made the final impactful play. The game featured a blocked punt return for a touchdown, two fourth-quarter field goals by Western Illinois and a late North Alabama touchdown drive that decided the outcome. The Lions’ win came in… Read more...