Football: Western Illinois at SEMO

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com

The No. 12 SEMO Redhawks edged Western Illinois 54-45 on Senior Day on Saturday, Nov. 16. The win sets the stage for a Big South-Ohio Valley Conference title bid at Tennessee State next Saturday.

SEMO senior defensive lineman Sam Keeper carries the American Flag during the run onto the field on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO wide receiver Jack Clinkenbeard greets his Redhawk teammates during pregame introductions on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO freshman offensive guard Carter Guillaume on the sideline during pregame introductions against Western Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO linebacker and No. 12 Sam Cook celebrates with his Redhawk teammates following an early third-down stop against Western Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO head coach Tom Matukewicz paces on the sideline during a timeout against Western Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO quarterback Paxton DeLaurent zips the ball downfield against Western Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO running back Brandon Epton Jr. breaks loose against the Western Illinois defense on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO senior quarterback Paxton DeLaurent coasts into the end zone for a rushing touchdown against Western Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO wide receiver Dorian Anderson breaks free from a Western Illinois defender after the catch on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO wide receiver Dorian Anderson smiles at his Redhawk teammates following a touchdown against Western Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO wide receiver Tristan Smith after a big catch against Western Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO quarterback Paxton DeLaurent scrambles out of the pocket and looks downfield against Western Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO linebacker Mali Walton tackles the Western Illinois ball carrier on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO senior linebacker Bryce Norman awaits the next play against Western Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO kicker DC Pippin on a field goal attempt vs Western Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO running back Cole Ruble returns the kick against Western Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
The SEMO marching band performs a song during a timeout on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO running back Brandon Epton Jr. dives into the end zone for a rushing touchdown against Western Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 16. The junior had two total touchdowns and 126 rushing yards in the game. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO running back Brandon Epton Jr. celebrates with teammate Andrew Civey following a touchdown against Western Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO running back Darrell Smith gets tackled by a Western Illinois defender following a generous gain on Saturday, Nov. 16. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)