Lake Erie (3-4) hosts Thomas More (1-6) on Saturday in Painesville, aiming to even its record at 4-4. The Storm won last season’s meeting, 21-15, and will look to exploit a Saints defense that has struggled to stop the run.

By the Numbers
  • Lake Erie: 19.0 points scored and 20.8 allowed per game.
  • Thomas More: 11.3 points scored and 33.7 allowed per game.
  • Saints opponents average 174.1 rushing yards per game, the most in the G-MAC.
  • Jason Hewlett has five interceptions; Quinterrius Jemison has seven sacks.
Yes, But

Thomas More’s 1-6 record masks its upset of No. 25 Walsh, a 24-21 win on Oct. 3. The Storm’s own season statistics are closely balanced, with 19 touchdowns scored and 19 allowed.

State of Play
  • Kickoff is Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. at Jack Britt Memorial Stadium in Painesville, Ohio.
  • Lake Erie is 1-4 in G-MAC play, as is Thomas More.
  • The Storm have won one of the teams’ four previous meetings, including last season’s matchup.
What’s Next

A win would put Lake Erie at .500 through eight games for the first time since 2021. The Storm’s rushing attack could be pivotal against a Saints team that has struggled to contain the run.

Bottom Line

Lake Erie has the stronger season profile and home-field advantage, but Thomas More has shown it can spring an upset. The Storm’s best path is to run effectively and let its playmaking defense shape the game.