Pierce Holley throws 5 TD passes as Eastern Illinois earns 45-38 win over Western Illinois


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CHARLESTON, Ill. — Pierce Holley threw for five touchdowns and Eastern Illinois picked up its second win of the season, topping long-time rival Western Illinois 45-38. Holley's first TD pass came with just two seconds left in the first half, connecting with Alex Ginnever from 13-yards out to tie the game at 17-17 at the break. Holley came out firing in the second half, connecting with MJ Flowers for a 64-yard score two minutes into the third quarter and following it with a 6-yard score to Cooper Willman.

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