The Clive, Iowa native had a season-long 66-yard completion to Cole Tucker in the game. Lombardi ran for touchdowns of 7, 64 and 18 yards to account for the first rushing TDs in his career, including his years at Michigan State prior to coming to NIU. The Huskie quarterback accounted for 401 yards of total offense with a season-high 282 yards on 17-of-24 passing with a touchdown and 119 yards rushing on just 10 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
(WTVO/WQRF) – For the third time in four games, a member of the Northern Illinois University football team garnered weekly league honors as Rocky Lombardi was named Mid-American Conference West Division Player of the Week following his performance against Wyoming Saturday.
