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2007 Outlook

The 2007 Tri-State football program is poised for a breakout season after gaining experience in last year’s close games. At 2-8, the 2006 season may seem disappointing, but instead provided larger expectations for the upcoming schedule. MORE >>

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12.17 / Pearson Named D3football.com Honorable Mention All-American

Tri-State University junior linebacker Courtney Pearson (Fort Wayne, Ind./South Side) is the first TSU football player to be recognized as an all-american by D3football.com. Pearson was named an honorable mention selection after his outstanding season that led the Thunder to a 6-4 record. MORE >>

12.10 / Pearson Named to D3football.com All-Region Second Team

Tri-State University junior linebacker Courtney Pearson (Fort Wayne, Ind./South Side) becomes the first TSU football player to be honored by D3football.com in their selections of the all-region teams. Pearson was named to the All-North Defensive Second Team after his record setting season.  MORE >>

11.13 / Pearson Named MIAA Co-Defensive MVP

Tri-State University junior linebacker Courtney Pearson (Fort Wayne, Ind./South Side) has been recognized by the MIAA coaches for his outstanding season by being named the MIAA Co-Defensive MVP. Pearson shares the honor with senior defensive back Mark Miller from Olivet College. MORE >>

11.10 / TSU Football Goes Undefeated at Home

The Tri-State University football team capped off a turnaround year with a stunning 30-28 victory over Albion College at Shive Field. The Thunder accumulated a 5-0 record at home, the first time since 2001 they have went undefeated at home. TSU finished the season at 6-4 overall and 4-3 in MIAA play. Albion dropped their season record to 2-8 overall and 2-5 in conference action. MORE >>

11.03 / Pearson Leads TSU Defense to Victory over Wisconsin Lutheran 

The Tri-State University football team remains undefeated at Shive Field with a 30-10 victory over Wisconsin Lutheran. TSU took a 3-0 lead in the first quarter off a Justin Hoover (Napoleon, Ohio/Napoleon) 24-yard field goal and added a 2-yard Sam Hartman (Fort Wayne, Ind./Bishop Dwenger) TD run to take a 10-0 lead before the Warriors got on the board. The Thunder put the game away with 14 unanswered points in the third quarter. MORE >>

10.27 / TSU Battles First Place Hope in Tough Loss

The Tri-State University football team fumbled the ball three times and threw two interceptions in a 45-35 loss to league-leading Hope College. The Flying Dutchmen held a 468-300 advantage in total offensive yards and converted five of five opportunities in the red zone. MORE >>

10.20 / TSU Football Falls to Olivet College

The Tri-State University football team dropped an MIAA contest to Olivet College 21-14. Defense was a key to the game as the Comets returned two interceptions for a touchdown on their way to the victory. TSU held a 156 yard – 53 yard advantage in the air, while the Comets controlled the ground with a 222-77 advantage. MORE >>

10.18 / Pearson and Fitzsimmons Earn National Weekly Honors

Tri-State University football players Courtney Pearson (Fort Wayne, Ind./South Side) and Nathaniel Fitzsimmons (Warsaw, Ind./Warsaw) earned national weekly honors for their performance on the field in the Thunder’s 23-20 overtime win against Adrian College. MORE >>

10.13 / Hoover’s Kick Gives TSU OT Victory Over Adrian College

The Tri-State University football team made a statement in the MIAA with a 23-20 overtime victory against Adrian College at Shive Field. With the win, TSU takes the annual Black & Blue Border Brawl trophy from the Bulldogs for the first time ever. MORE >>

10.06 / TSU Football Earns 17-14 Homecoming Win over Kalamazoo

The Tri-State University football team celebrated a happy Homecoming with a 17-14 MIAA victory over Kalamazoo College. TSU held off a Kalamazoo rally in the fourth quarter to preserve the victory. The Thunder held a 10-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Hornets brought the game within three points at the start of the fourth quarter with a 59-yard touchdown pass. TSU extended their lead back to 10 with a touchdown pass of their own. MORE >>

09.29 / Turnovers Costly in TSU Loss to Alma College

The Tri-State University football team held a 10-7 halftime lead turned the ball over four times in the second half in falling to Alma College 28-10 in the MIAA season opener. The high-powered Scot-gun offense held a 448 – 292 total offensive yard advantage over the Thunder, including a 221-85 advantage in the air. MORE >>

09.22 / TSU Football Suffers First Loss of the Season

The Tri-State University football team suffered their first defeat of the season in a 38-14 loss at Franklin College. The Grizzlies put the game out of reach early by scoring touchdowns on their first four possessions and holding a 21-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. Franklin kept the pressure on in the second quarter and added 17 more unanswered points to their halftime lead. MORE >>

09.15 / Watt Leads TSU to Comeback Win Over Defiance

The Tri-State University football team made an improbable comeback against Defiance College to take a 17-13 victory at Shive Field. The Thunder improved their season record to 2-0 and Defiance falls to 1-2. It is the first time since 1998 that TSU has started the season at 2-0. MORE >>

08.30 / TSU Defense Secures TSU Victory over Manchester

The Tri-State University football team opened the 2007 season with a 14-9 victory over Manchester College at Carl W. Burt Field. The Thunder defense stepped up in the fourth quarter with two interceptions by Matt Eby (Warsaw, Ind./Tippecanoe Valley) on the Spartans final two possessions. TSU forced Manchester into three fumbles and picked off four Spartan pass attempts on the night. MORE >>

08.03 / MIAA Announces Pre-Season Football Poll

The MIAA kicked-off the 2007 football season with the announcement of the pre-season football poll. Defending champion Hope College is the pre-season favorite as selected by the league coaches and the media. Adrian College was second with one first place vote, followed by Olivet, Albion, and Alma. Tri-State was selected sixth after finishing the 2006 season with a 2-5 record in MIAA play. Kalamazoo and Wisconsin Lutheran respectively rounded out the poll.  MORE >>