SE Missouri State scores late to top Eastern Illinois 26-12
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CHARLESTON, Ill. - Shabari Davis returned a punt 36 yards for a touchdown and, trailing at halftime, Southeastern Missouri State scored three late touchdowns to defeat Eastern Illinois 26-12, winning at O'Brien Stadium for the first time since 2010.
SE Missouri State notched back-to-back eight-win seasons for the first time in program history and remains in a first-place tie in the Ohio Valley Conference with Austin Peay.