Panthers Shut Down In 114th Mid-America Classic

Photo Gallery (by Sandy King ) Illinois State scored on its first drive of the game and the Redbirds defense kept the Eastern Illinois offense in check winning the 114th Mid-America Classic 49-13 on Saturday afternoon at Hancock Stadium. Tyler Lofton scored on a 12-yard run with 12:38 to play in the first quarter for the No. 4/5 ranked Redbirds as they led 14-3 after the opening quarter of play. Drew Schiller put the Panthers on the board with a 41-yard field goal with 1:50 to play in the first quarter. Schiller knocked home a second short field goal (21…