DePauw outlasts Wabash in 132nd Monon Bell game | Final score, highlights
The Monon Bell game between DePauw and Wabash came down to the wire inside Ball State's Scheumann Stadium Saturday afternoon. Here's how it played out.
The 132nd annual Monon Bell Classic, a fierce Division III rivalry between DePauw and Wabash, concluded on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Ball State University's Scheumann Stadium. After a five-year streak of DePauw victories, the Tigers claimed another triumph with a final score of 16-10 over Wabash. The game concluded with a crucial interception by Joey Fico, preventing a potential Wabash touchdown.
The match-up took place at a neutral site in Muncie due to the demolition of DePauw's Blackstock Stadium and the construction of a new facility slated for completion in 2028. This marked the first time since 1922 that the teams faced off at a neutral location, previously played at Irwin Field in Indianapolis. The game showcased a defensive battle throughout, with DePauw's Chris Green recovering a Wabash fumble and later ejection of Wabash linebacker Carson Foxen for a late hit.
DePauw's Jackson Gilbert connected with Luke Adams for a 39-yard touchdown, but responded with a quick 75-yard drive to score again. Freshman Luke Dockery's back-to-back plays, recovering a botched snap and then throwing a 52-yard touchdown, solidified DePauw's lead at 9-7 after the first half. The second half remained scoreless until Wabash's Johnson connected with Evan Pitzer for a touchdown, extending their lead to 14-16.
DePauw's defensive stop of Johnson's touchdown pass turned the game around, ultimately securing DePauw's fifth consecutive win in this storied rivalry.
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