QB Veltkamp accounts for 4TDs in Western Kentucky's 41-28 win over New Mexico State

LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- , Caden Veltkamp threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns while running for two more and Western Kentucky never trailed in its 41-28 win over New Mexico State on Saturday. The opening drive was a sign of things to come when Veltkamp threw a 54-yard touchdown to Easton Messer on the game's fourth play. Three minutes later, Veltkamp ran in from the 1 for a two-score lead. New Mexico State reduced the deficit before the end of the first with Mike Washington 's 1-yard run. The Hilltoppers (7-2, 5-0 Conference USA) pushed the lead back to two touchdowns on a lateral to receiver Mike Williams , who threw a 51-yard touchdown to Kisean Johnson . Lucas Carneiro made a 42-yard field goal as time expired in the half for a 24-7 lead. The Aggies (2-7, 1-5) got back in it when Washington ran it in from the 3 then Seth McGowan ran it in from the 7.