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Western Michigan Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:40:57 PST

Western Michigan's defense hasn't always played up to par this season. In fact, too many times it proved to be a liability.

But the group significantly picked up its play against Eastern Michigan. The Broncos forced six turnovers to pave the way for a 35-14 victory.

So what took so long?

"I felt things pick up right from the beginning," Broncos safety Jamail Berry said. "We just came out with the emphasis (that) we need turnovers. Anything's possible from the D-line all the way back to the secondary. That's just what we tried to do."

Berry was the leader of the defensive resurgence, picking off two passes by Eagles quarterback Alex Gillett. Damond Smith intercepted a pass in the end zone.

The Broncos also recovered three fumbles.

"Defensively,...

Western Michigan 35, Eastern Michigan 14 - Box Score (Rivals.com)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:18:00 PST

Western Michigan entered their next to last game needing a win for a chance at bowl eligibility, and the winless...

Western Michigan rolls past Eastern Michigan 35-14 (AP)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:40:57 PST

Tim Hiller threw for 275 yards and four touchdowns Saturday as Western Michigan defeated Eastern Michigan 35-14 in Mid-American Conference play. Brandon West ran 25 times for 140 yards and a score for Western Michigan (5-6, 4-3). West set an FBS record for career all-purpose yards, and has 7,626 yards with one game left in his career.