| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNI | 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 24 |
| ILST | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
Pesek-Hickson scores 2 TDs and Northern Iowa holds off Illinois State 24-21
NORMAL, Ill. -- — Amauri Pesek-Hickson ran for two touchdowns and Northern Iowa beat Illinois State 24-21 on Saturday.
Theo Day was 20-of-30 passing for 289 yards with a touchdown to Desmond Hutson and an interception. Pesek-Hickson carried the ball 30 times for all of the Panthers' 107 positive rushing yards.
The Redbirds (4-4, 2/3 Missouri Valley Football Conference) got within three points on Zack Annexstad's 17-yard TD pass to Cam Grandy with 27 seconds remaining. The ensuing onside kick went out of bounds to the Panthers after a scramble.
Annexstad was 33 of 44 for 292 yards passing, two touchdowns and an interception. Grandy had 11 catches for 122 yards and a score. Daniel Sobkowicz had 81 yards receiving and a TD. The Redbirds rushed for just 45 yards.
The Panthers (5-3, 4-1) led 21-14 at halftime and 24-14 with just under three minutes left after Matthew Cook's 31-yard field goal.
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2024 Missouri Valley Football Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 7-0 | 10-1 |
| South Dakota State | 6-1 | 9-2 |
| South Dakota | 6-1 | 8-2 |
| Missouri State | 6-1 | 8-3 |
| Illinois State | 5-2 | 8-3 |
| Indiana State | 3-4 | 4-7 |
| Youngstown State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| North Dakota | 2-5 | 5-6 |
| Southern Illinois | 1-6 | 3-8 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-7 | 2-9 |
| Murray State | 0-7 | 1-10 |
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