Western Kentucky Pulls Away Late to Beat Nevada 31-16
A three-touchdown fourth quarter capped by an onside-kick return extended WKU's perfect home start.
Overview
- La'Vell Wright rushed for two second-half touchdowns, the most he has scored in a game for WKU.
- Quarterback Maverick McIvor threw for 216 yards as the Hilltoppers totaled 361 yards of offense.
- Matthew Henry returned Nevada’s late onside kick for a touchdown to seal the final score.
- WKU forced three turnovers, with interceptions by Jaylen Lewis and Nazir Ward and a forced fumble credited to Anthony Brackenridge.
- The win moved Western Kentucky to 3-1 overall and 3-0 at home, while Nevada fell to 1-3 behind Chubba Purdy’s 165 passing yards and 60 rushing yards.