WMU vs. NIU Post-Game Notes
Pre-Game
-WMU leads the all-time series against NIU 23-14.
-WMU is looking to avoid three-straight losses for the first time since 2007.
-WMU has recorded at least one interceptions in seven of eight games in 2012.
-WMU is wearing the alternate uniforms for the second team this season.
-NIU has a six-game road winning streak.
-NIU is on a seven-game winning streak.
-Tyler Van Tubbergen became the 14th quarterback in WMU to throw for over 300 yards at least once in career.
-WMU punter J.Schroeder was named to the Ray guy award watch list.
-WMU has a 201.5 rushing yards average in the past four games.
-WMU captains are Freddie Bishop, Kevin Galeher and Alex Carder.
-WMU won the toss and deferred until the second half.
First Quarter
-Darrin Duncan has first career kick return for 17 yards.
-First career start for Willie Beavers.
-Eric Monette scores first touchdown on the season, second of career.
-The 27-yard touchdown pass was the longest reception for Monette this season.
-Clark Mussman records a 6-yard pass for his longest of the season.
-Linebacker Devon Brant makes first career reception.
-Longest reception of the season for Brian Fields of 22 yards.
-Eric Monette scores 6-yard touchdown for third of his career.
-Monette with first career multi-touchdown game.
-Van Tubbergen is 11-12 for 120 yards and two touchdowns.
-WMU leads 14-7 and is 2-0 when leading after first quarter.
Second Quarter
-First time since October 30, 2010 against NIU in which both a WMU punter and kicker have had a tackle.
-12th pass break-up of the season for Donald Celiscar.
-Dareyon Chance scores his third rushing touchdown of the season.
-Second game in a row that WMU has had two touchdown drives of 14 plays or more.
-All three of WMU's touchdown drives have been on 75+ yards, second time this year.
-There were zero turnovers in the first half.
-NIU kicker Matthew Sims kicks a school and career record 54-yard field goal.
-WMU leads 21-17 at half and is 3-1 when leading after half.
Third Quarter
-J.Schroeder has a career high two tackles.
-Tyler Van Tubbergen has thrown to nine different receivers for 152 yards.
-NIU quarterback Jordan Lynch rushes for his 14th rushing touchdown of the season.
-Darrin Duncan records longest kick return of career with 31 yards.
-10-yard catch by Clark Mussman is a season-high.
-NIU Jamaal Bass records first interception of the season.
-A one-play drive by NIU is the second time a one-play drive has ensued against WMU this season.
-Third game consecutive for NIU quarterback Jordan Lynch to have at least two passing and rushing touchdowns.
-Lynch has eight 100 yard rushing games including seven in a row.
-NIU leads 31-21 and WMU is 0-3 when trailing after the third quarter.
Fourth Quarter
-14-yard reception by Brian Fields was a season-high.
-31 unanswered points by NIU.
-NIU Jordan Lynch throws for his fourth touchdown of the game.
-First career 100-yard receiving game for Eric Monette.
-Eric Monette has 110 yards which is a career high.
-Monette also recorded a 38-yard pass, which is a career high.
-The 9-yard touchdown run was Van Tubbergen second rushing touchdown of the year
-Second straight game Van Tubbergen has thrown for 300 yards.
-Van Tubbergen has a career-high 31 completions (career-high) and 333 yards (ties a career-high).
-NIU wins 48-34.
Post-Game
-WMU heads to Central Michigan next weekend at 1 p.m. WMU is now 3-6, 1-4 MAC and NIU is 8-1,5-0 MAC.
-WMU has lost three straight games for the first time since 2007.
-Dareyon Chance had 23 attempts for 97 yards and one touchdown.
-WMU out gained NIU in total yards 489 (WMU) 453 (NIU).
-WMU is 2-3 when leading in total yards.
-WMU is now 3-2 at home this season and 16-16 in October games under Coach Cubit
