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DETROIT -- The Wayne State University football squad (3-2 overall, 3-1 GLIAC) recorded its ninth consecutive Homecoming game victory with a 31-17 triumph over visiting Northwood University (2-3 overall, 1-2 GLIAC).  The Warriors trailed 17-10 at halftime before out-scoring the Timberwolves 21-0 over the final 30 minutes.

Three turnovers (two by NU) on the first five possessions of the contest prevented either offense from gaining any momentum.  Junior cornerback Gerren DuHart (Toledo, Ohio/Central Catholic) had an interception on Northwood's second offensive possession, and following a WSU punt, senior linebacker Ed Viverette (Southfield, Mich./Brother Rice) recorded his first career pick returning it 16 yards to the NU 14.

After three plays by the Warrior offense netted seven yards senior kicker Stefan Terleckyj (Warren, Mich./Mott) converted a 24-yard field goal attempt for the first points of the game.

The Timberwolves responded with an 11-play drive covering 77 yards as Cameron Jackson scored on a one-yard plunge to give the visitors a 7-3 lead with 3:06 remaining in the first period.

NU's Bryan Thomas returned a Wayne State punt 53 yards to the WS five leading to a 22-yard field goal by Keegan Haggarty after the Warrior defense yielded just one yard in three plays.

Following a WSU interception, Northwood's 32-yard field goal attempt was blocked.  The Warriors had to punt on the ensuing drive, but Thomas fumbled with junior linebacker Marcell Jones (Oak Park, Mich./Detroit Mumford) making his second fumble recovery of the season.

Wayne State sophomore quarterback Carl Roscoe (Kentwood, Mich./Kelloggsville) connected with junior wide receiver Michael Johnson (Detroit, Mich./Clintondale) on a 51-yard bomb to start the drive, and two Toney Davis (Muskegon Hts., Mich./Muskegon) runs netted the final 10 yards.

Northwood had a seven-play, 51-yard drive just before intermission to take a 17-10 advantage on Mitch Robinson 20-yard scoring pass to Carrington Thompson with 1:43 left.

Just before half, redshirt freshman tight end Aaron Weston (Comstock Park, Mich./Rockford) recorded his first career reception for 14 yards on a second-and-13 following a Northwood timeout.

The Timberwolves held a 188-116 edge in total offense in the first 30 minutes with both teams struggling on the ground (NU 17 for 44 yards, and WSU 25 for 47 yards).

Both teams had to punt on their initial drive of the second half.

On WSU's second drive of the third quarter, Roscoe teamed up with junior wide receiver Val Showers (Detroit, Mich./Crockett) on a 51-yard touchdown pass on a third-and-six play to knot the game at 17.  It was Showers' second TD catch of the season.

The rest of the third period featured five punts as both defenses tightened up in contest.

After three more punts to start the fourth quarter, NU's Mitch Robinson was pressured by freshman defensive tackle Jada Littlejohn (Flint, Mich./Northern) on a third-and-13 with WSU senior safety Antwon Robinson (Southfield, Mich.) making a diving interception, similar to a diving catch in centerfield by former Cardinals outfielder Jim Edmonds.  It was Antwon Robinson's 11th career interception and first since the 2011 national championship game.

The Warrior offense responded with a nine-play drive using over four minutes on the clock to take a 24-17 lead on a one-yard rush by Davis.  It was Davis' 49th career rushing touchdown.  Both Davis and backfield mate Desmond Martin (Redford, Mich./Thurston) converted third down rushing plays on the drive.

On Northwood's next possession, the Timberwolves gained one first down, but on third-and-nine, Mitch Robinson was sacked by junior Justice Akuezue (Ypsilanti, Mich./Ann Arbor Huron) with junior linebacker Nores Fradi (Dearborn Hts., Mich./Dearborn) scooping up the fumble and racing 12 yards for his first career touchdown.  Terleckyj's fourth PAT of the contest increased the Warrior lead to 31-17.

Three plays into NU's next drive, Antwon Robinson picked off another Mitch Robinson pass to record his third career game with two interceptions.  With the two picks, Antwon Robinson has moved into a tie-for-10th on the all-time WSU interceptions chart with 12.

Both Martin and Davis rushed for 68 yards for the Warriors, who totaled 155 yards on the ground.  Jackson led Northwood with 29 yards on 10 carries.  The WSU defense limited NU to 18 rushing yards on 26 attempts (0.7 yards per carry).

Roscoe completed 13-of-20 for 185 yards and one score, while eight other completions were deemed laterals.  Northwood's Mitch Robinson completed 28-of-49 passes for 252 yards but was intercepted four times.

NU's Thompson led all receivers with 12 catches for 121 yards, while senior wide receiver Dominique Maybanks (Muskegon, Mich.) and Davis each had three receptions for the Warriors.

Senior linebacker Moe Davenport (Southfield, Mich.) led the Wayne State defense with 10 tackles (5-5) including a tackle for loss and two quarterback hurries.  Junior Brandon McKay-Lee (Detroit, Mich./Southeastern), in his first appearance of the season, totaled six tackles (5-1) along with a forced fumble, a pass break-up, and a quarterback hurry.

The Warrior defensive unit made five tackles for loss, including two sacks, three forced fumbles, four interceptions as part of creating six turnovers.

Wayne State will look for its first road win of the season next Saturday, Oct. 12 with a 1 p.m. kickoff at Hillsdale.

Notes:
DuHart's interception was the fifth of his career, and second vs. Northwood.

Senior wide receiver Dominique Maybanks (Muskegon, Mich.) extended his reception streak to 19 games early in the second quarter, then reached the 1,000-yard career receiving mark with a catch late in the third quarter.

The six takeaways are the most in a game by the Warriors since they recorded six at Nebraska-Kearney on Nov. 26, 2011, in a 38-26 triumph in the second round of the NCAA playoffs.  The last time WSU had six takeaways against a GLIAC opponent was on Sept. 11, 2010, in a 63-14 triumph in Tiffin.