Trinity International vs. Missouri Baptist - Game 7 - Saturday, October 30, 2021 Preview

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Trinity International (2-6) hosts Missouri Baptist (3-5) for MSFA Midwest League Game 7 on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Deerfield, Ill. The preview highlights a five-game all-time series lead for the Spartans, Missouri Baptist wins in every past matchup, and Trinity’s recent struggles following a 62-7 loss at Saint Xavier. It also profiles key players on defense and offense, including interceptions by Steven Williams III, rushing and receiving production by Deon Cook, and tackle leadership from Lorenzano Blakeney, Kemon Reese, and Jesse Williamson.

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Trinity International vs. Missouri Baptist - Game 7

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| | TIU TROJANS | | 2-6 Overall, 0-4 MSFA-Midwest | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3 MSFA League Championships | | 2 NAIA Postseason Appearances | | \#TrojanNation | \#WeAreTIU | Trinity International (2-6) vs. Missouri Baptist (3-5) -Game 7 Saturday, October 30, 2021 // Deerfield, Ill. // Leslie Frazier Field // 1:00pm | | VS | | | --- | --- | --- | | | | | Head Coach Willie Tillman (Purdue ‘97) Career Record: 2-6 ( .250) / 1st Year Record at TIU: 2-6 ( .250) / 1st Year Head Coach Jason Burianek (Colorado ‘02) Career Record: 17-63 ( .213) / 8th Year Record at MBU: 17-63 ( .213) / 8th Year TRINITY HOST SPARTANS IN MSFA MATCHUP *Today is the fifth all-time meeting between Trinity International and Missouri Baptist on the gridiron. The Spartans hold a commandoing 5-0 lead in the series. *MBU has beaten TIU in every matchup in thei series, most recently on Mar. 6, 2021 in a 24-14 win in St. Louis. *The Trojans return home after a difficult 62-7 loss at Saint Xavier last Saturday. Missouri Baptist has lost five ina row, including last weekend 37-16 at Olivet Nazarene. *TIU has lost four straight since defeating Greenville (IL) in their home opener on Sept. 25, 26-21. *Both Trinity and MBU enter today as the only winless teams in the MSFA’s Midwest League. The Spartans hold an advatange over TIU in the conference standings by one game via tiebreaker of overall record. *Trinity is seeking their first conference win in four years. TIU’s last MSFA victory came on Oct. 21, 2017 against Robert Morris (IL) by a score of 34-28. *The Cougar defense held Trinity to a season-low seven points on Saturday. *After starting the season 2-2, Trinity has lost their last four games by an average of 33 points against some of the toughest competition in their conference. *The Cougars completely shut down TIU’s running game, holding the Trojans to-25 net yards on the ground. *Trinity’s 141 yards of total offense at Saint Xavier were a season-low. *Deon Cook’s two-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s loss was his first career rushing touchdown of his career. It was also his 11th career touchdown scored. *Lorente Blakeney led the Trinity defense on Saturday with 12 total tackles and two tackles for loss. Logan Shears posted ten tackles, while Kemon Reese notched seven. *Judel Vilus forced one fumble in Saturday’s loss at SXU, his team-best second forced fumble of the season. *Wide Receiver Deon Cook has totaled 621 receiving yards in six games (103 .5 yards/game) . Cook ranked second in the MSFA’s Midwest League in receiving yards, 23rd in the NAIA, and seventh in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) . *Linebacker Kemon Reese ranks tenth in all of NAIA football in total tackles this season (74) . Reese also is second in the Midwest League of the MSFA in total tackles, and tied for first in the NCCAA in the category. 2021 SCHEDULE/RESULTS Date Nov. 20 Sept. 11 Sept. 16 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Opponent at Madonna (MI) vs. Indiana Wesleyan at Iowa Wesleyan vs. Greenville at Saint Ambrose* vs. St. Francis (IL)* vs. Roosevelt* at \#21 Saint Xavier* vs. Missouri Baptist* at \#17 Olivet Nazarene* vs. Judson* Time/Result L, FFT L, FFT W, 49-32 W, 26-21 L, 28-49 L, 21-42 L, 14-49 L, 7-62 1:00pm 1:00pm 12:00pm *-MSFA-Midwest game Home games in bold NAIA Coaches Poll listed MSFA STANDINGS Midwest League St. Francis (IL) \#17 Olivet Nazarene \#18 Saint Xavier Roosevelt Judson Saint Ambrose Missouri Baptist Trinity International Mideast League \#9 Marian \#7 Indiana Wesleyan \#10 Concordia (MI) Lawrence Tech Siena Heights St. Francis (IN) Taylor Madonna (MI) MSFA 4-0 3-1 3-1 2-2 2-2 2-2 0-4 0-4 MSFA 4-1 3-1 3-1 2-1 2-1 1-3 1-3 0-5 OVERALL 4-2 5-2 5-2 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-5 2-

FAQs

When and where is Trinity International vs. Missouri Baptist scheduled?

The game is scheduled for Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Deerfield, Ill. at Leslie Frazier Field, with kickoff listed as 1:00pm.

What is the all-time series situation entering Game 7?

The Spartans hold a 5-0 all-time series lead, and Missouri Baptist has beaten Trinity in every matchup, most recently 24-14 on Mar. 6, 2021 in St. Louis.

Which Trinity players are highlighted for defensive impact?

The preview spotlights Steven Williams III for interceptions, Lorenzano Blakeney for takeaways, and Jesse Williamson for sacks, along with tackle leaders such as Lorente Blakeney and Logan Shears.

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