The Millikin football team lost at Elmhurst College 56-14 on November 5 in Elmhurst, Illinois.

         Millikin turnovers were the difference in the game with Millikin losing one fumble and throwing four interceptions.  Elmhurst also scored on a blocked punt after a bad snap on a punt play deep in Millikin terriority.

         Elmhurst jumped out to a 21-0 advantage in the first quarter and never looked back.  The Big Blue actually had a slight edge in total offense gaining 287 yards compared to Elmhurst's 283.

         Nicco Stepina was 12-24-3 for 140 yards and a touchdown.  Stepina rushed for 74 yards and one touchdown.  Stepina's passing touchdown was a 42 yard pass to Jordan Smith.

         Quarterback Orlando Hernandez was key for the Elmhurst offense going 7-15-2 for 140 yards and one score.  Hernandez rushed for 54 yards and four touchdowns.

         Nikia Averitte led the Millikin defense with eight tackles.  Quintaz Wright had seven tackles including 2.5 tackles for a loss.  Kyle Ramos had five tackles and one interception.  Daniel Jackson had an interception for Millikin.

         Millikin goes to 4-5, 3-4 while Elmhurst improves to 5-4, 4-3.

         The Big Blue close out the 2016 season on November 12 hosting Illinois Wesleyan University.