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Leathernecks Welcome Youngstown State in Home Finale

Western Illinois will play host to Youngstown State in its final home game of the spring.

Who | Western Illinois vs. Youngstown State
When | Saturday, April 3 | 7 p.m. 
Where | Macomb, Ill. (Hanson Field)    
Radio | Mixlr - Dr. Tom Cody & RJ Larson  
TV | ESPN+ 
Social Media | Twitter #TRADITIONofTOUGH

QB 1 | Connor Sampson holds Western's top four single-game records in completions, and recently re-set the school mark with 40 against UNI. 
 
He has completed 400 passes in his career (2017-pres.), which ranks eighth most all-time. 
 
Single-Game Completions
1. 40 vs. UNI, 2021
2. 34 vs. Missouri State, 2021; 34 vs. Illinois State, 2019 
4. 33 vs. North Dakota, 2021

Welcome to the 1K, Club | On the road at Illinois State, Tony Tate joined an esteemed list of Leathernecks who have surpassed 1,000 career receiving yards. The senior captain has 1,085 yards on 91 catches. 
 
Career Leaders 
1. Lance Lenoir Jr. (2013-16) | 3,796
2. Reggie Gray (2002-05) | 2,426
3. Joey Borsellino (2013-16) | 2,363
…
29. Mike Maher (1978-80) | 1,101
30. Tony Tate (2018-Pres.) | 1,085
 
New 'Necks | Leatherneck newcomers are responsible for six of the 11 touchdowns scored on the year, and kicker Mason Laramie is the team's point leader (25). 
 
Daniel Bender | 2 TD (receiving; both recorded vs. UNI)
Iosefa Pua'auli | 2 TD (rushing; both recorded vs. North Dakota State)
Dallas Daniels | 2 TD (receiving; at South Dakota State, vs. UND) 
Mason Laramie | 5-7 FG; 10-10 PAT
   
 Catch Up | The Leathernecks hold three of the top four spots in the MVFC in receptions per game. Dennis Houston leads the Valley and ranks 11th in the nation, with 7.6 catches, and is followed by teammates Tony Tate and Dallas Daniels. 
 
The rankings should come as no surprise, as Connor Sampson is averaging 31.6 completions per game (third in the NCAA) for a total of 1,443 yards (eighth in the NCAA). 
 
Receptions Per Game
Dennis Houston (7.6 / 11th in the NCAA / 1st in the MVFC) 
Tony Tate (6.6 / 18th in the NCAA / 3rd in the MVFC)
Dallas Daniels (5.8 / 30th in the NCAA / 4th in the MVFC)
 
Receiving Yards 
Dennis Houston (409 / 16th in the NCAA / 3rd in the MVFC)
Tony Tate (317 / 36th in the NCAA / 6th in the MVFC)
Dallas Daniels (287 / 45th in the NCAA / 9th in the MVFC)
 
Youth Movement | Several true freshmen are receiving substantial minutes in their first season of college football. Braylen Brooks and Matt Muetterties have started every game this season, joining redshirt freshman Ty O'Janovac who has lined up every game at center. 
 
Braylen Brooks (CB) | 20 tackles (18 solo); 1 INT; 1 FF; 1 FR
Ludovick Choquette (HB) |16 rushes; 54 yards (second on the team)
Juan DelaCruz (LB) | 2 starts; 1 solo tackle 
Matt Muetterties (OL) | 5 starts
Iosefa Pua'auli |107 rushing yards (team leader); 2 TDs
Michael Webb (DT) | 1 start (5 GP); 7 tackles
 
D'Fense | The Leathernecks co-lead the Valley in fumbles recovered (6). Nick D'Ambra has come away with two this season, most recently versus Northern Iowa. 
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