Valparaiso 17, Indiana Wesleyan 7, Halftime. Valparaiso has 161 rushing yards. More importantly, IWU has been limited to 75 rushing yards.

Big play to start the second half as Max Franco comes up with Valparaiso's first interception of the year. The Beacons can make a big statement here with this drive. Mansaray starts with a 13-yard run.

TD - We've got a ballgame. IWU marches down the field in nine plays for 77 yards and finishes off the drive with a 17-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Whitwell. Valparaiso leads 17-14 with 2:49 remaining.

Valparaiso 17, Indiana Wesleyan 14, End 3Q. The Beacons are facing a 3rd & 18 from own 35 to start the fourth. Tyler had a big run earlier that was wiped out by a holding penalty away from the play.

Valparaiso appeared to have a big third down stop as IWU quarterback Kyle Antoine was swarmed by the defense. The quarterback escaped and hit Myles Cox for a 32-yard strike. IWU down to the Valpo 19. The Beacons lead 17-14 with 10:54 remaining.

Valparaiso 17, Indiana Wesleyan 17, 9:16 4Q - Josh Clifton hits a 34-yard FG for the Wildcats. Most important drive of the young season coming up for Valpo.

Valparaiso 20, Indiana Wesleyan 17, 5:24 4Q - Ryan Hawks gives Valpo the lead with a 37-yard field goal. Can Valpo's defense hold?

Huge play by Nic Lendino with an interception on second down. Valparaiso takes over at the IWU 36 with 5:05 remaining.

Valparaiso leads 20-17 with 2:00 remaining and facing a 2nd & 10 from own 39. IWU has one timeout remaining.

Michael Mansaray blasts a run up the middle for a first down. Hold onto the ball and it should be elementary from here.

Valparaiso 20, Indiana Wesleyan 17, Final.

Ring it. @ValpoUFootball.

The Fox and the Powell. Valpo Football

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This is a good tweet.

LaFleur showcasing more of his “All Gas, No Brakes” philosophy.

Honestly this should’ve counted for two.

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