Indianapolis, IN - The McKendree University Football team faced a battle with Mother Nature right after they got off the bus for Saturday's game, as pregame warmups would go into multiple lightning delays, but eventually, the Bearcats (0-3, 0-1 GLVC) would have another battle on their hands - the (RV) UIndy Greyhounds (3-1, 1-0 GLVC), who were looking to avenge the Bearcats having defeated them at Key Stadium back in the 2023 season. McKendree produced several momentum-shifting plays in all three phases, but the Greyhounds protected their home field, winning by a 47-19 final margin. 

EARLY SPARK
McKendree came out sharp on its opening possession, with kicker Chase Reeves capping the drive with a 40-yard field goal for the first points of the night. Later in the quarter, the defense made its mark when Robert Frank broke through the line for a safety, cutting into the Greyhounds' lead and giving the Bearcats early energy. 

OFFENSIVE HIGHLIGHTS
Quarterback Ty Michael threw for 224 yards and a touchdown on 18 completions. His scoring strike came early in the third quarter, when he connected with Quincy Hall Jr. on a 31-yard pass into the end zone. 

On the ground, running back Eddie Clark tallied 70 yards on 18 carries, punctuating his night with a 19-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Receiver Daryle Jones Jr. led the receiving corps with seven catches for 95 yards, including a 33-yard grab on the first drive. 

DEFENSIVE STANDOUTS
The Bearcats' defense turned in key plays throughout the night. Frank's first-quarter safety provided points from the defensive side, while Johnnie Robinson added a third-quarter interception that set up Hall's touchdown grab. 

Linebacker Nick Bova paced the unit with 10 total tackles, including two for a loss and a sack. Dameion Hatten chipped in 2.5 tackles for loss and shared a sack, while both Frank and Kaleb Randolph also reached the quarterback. 

SPECIAL TEAMS IMPACT
Reeves contributed with a 40-yard field goal and a 43.4-yard punting average, including a 52-yarder that flipped field position. Hall added a 32-yard kickoff return and a 12-yard punt return to keep McKendree moving in the return game. 

BREAK IT DOWN - STATISTICAL LEADERS
Offensive Notables
Eddie Clark | 18 carries, 70 yards, 19-yard touchdown run
Quincy Hall Jr. | 2 receptions, 67 yards, 31-yard touchdown catch

Defensive Notables
Nick Bova | 10 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack
Robert Frank | 1 safety, 4 tackles, 1 tackle for loss

Special Teams Notables
Chase Reeves | 40-yard field goal, 43.4-yard punting average (long of 52)
Quincy Hall Jr. | 32-yard kickoff return, 12-yard punt return

WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE BEARCATS
vs. William Jewell Cardinals (2-1, 0-1 GLVC)
Saturday, September 27th - 3:00 PM CST
at Leemon Field - Lebanon, Illinois
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