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| 10/03/25 - Home | 36-6 W |
| 08/30/24 - Away | 7-21 L |
| 08/25/23 - Home | 7-22 L |
| 10/21/22 - Away | 6-47 L |
| 10/22/21 - Home | 24-48 L |
| + 5 more games |
Gillespie had lost four straight, but after bumping their record up to 2-4 on Friday that streak is in the rearview. They claimed a resounding 36-6 win over the Southwestern Piasa Birds. The Miners' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
As for Southwestern, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat they have suffered against Gillespie since October 19, 2018.
Despite the loss, Southwestern still got an impressive performance from Blake Rimbey, who rushed for 72 yards and one touchdown, and also picked up 51 receiving yards. Rimbey showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 51 yards.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Gillespie will challenge rival Greenville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Southwestern is set to square off against their familiar foe Carlinville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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