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Illinois State (6-1, 3-0) retained its No. 3 spot in the Sports Network NCAA Division I-AA national rankings after its victory over Western Illinois on Saturday. The Redbirds ended a five-game losing streak to the Leathernecks and extended their winning streak to six. ISU has won four straight Gateway Conference games, its longest run since 1985. . . .
Senior tailback Pierre Rembert became ISU’s 12th 1,000-yard rusher after gaining 230 yards on 39 carries against WIU. Rembert, who also scored two touchdowns the previous week, has rushed for 1,042 yards on 203 carries and scored nine touchdowns.