JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The 14th-ranked UIndy football team punctuated the 2024 regular season with an exclamation point, blanking host Lincoln University, 52-0, on Saturday afternoon. The victory potentially secured a postseason berth while also sealing the program's fourth 10-win regular season since 2012.
 
Coming into the day at No. 7 in a loaded Super Region 3 field, UIndy will not wait long to learn its postseason fate. The 28-team NCAA DII Championship bracket will be announced on NCAA.com on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. ET. Stay tuned to UIndyAthletics.com and UIndy Athletics on social media for updates.
 
INS & OUTS
For the second straight week, the QB-wide-receiver combo of Gavin Sukup and Alonzo Derrick hooked up on a lengthy touchdown pass on the very first play from scrimmage. Sukup found Derrick for a 56-yard bomb to get the Hounds on the board just eight seconds into the game, setting the tone for an explosion first half.
 
The margin grew quickly from there, expanding to 21 points through the first quarter before ballooning to 38 by half. The Lincoln offense ultimately did not take a snap inside UIndy territory the entire first half. The Blue Tigers managed just 77 yards and four first downs in the opening 30 minutes of play.
 
The UIndy reserves took it from there, making the most of the invaluable game experience. Backup-QB Chris Mullen led the Hounds' offense during three scoring drives, while the defense continued to stifle the host Tigers and complete the shutout.
 

Make that ?? wins on the season!! ??#GoHounds | #TogetherWeWin pic.twitter.com/CFe3LIWQJQ

— UIndy Football (@UIndyFB) November 16, 2024

 
INSIDE THE BOX
- UIndy's seven touchdowns were scored by seven different student-athletes.
- Linebacker Kole Viel led the Hounds with eight tackles, while Brendan Arendt and Ki'Arran Love were each credited with a sack.
- Jaden Schlabach spearheaded the team's rushing attack, compiling a career-high 117 yards and a TD.
- Lincoln punted 11 times and racked up 10 penalties on the afternoon.
- Kicker Colin Seymour tallied six touchbacks on his eight kickoffs.
 
MORE NOTES
The Greyhounds finished their GLVC slate a perfect 8-0, good for the seventh undefeated run in conference play since the league started sponsoring football in 2012 … UIndy is now 7-0 all-time versus Lincoln … The final score marked the first shutout by the Hounds since the '22 opener versus Saint Xavier and first shutout against a GLVC opponent since blanking Quincy in the unique spring season of 2021 … Derrick is averaging more than 38 yards per reception in the last three games.