Johnson, Basinger combine for 4 TDs to help South Dakota State run over Eastern Illinois 42-7

BROOKINGS, S.D. -- , Josiah Johnson and James Basinger each had over 100 yards rushing and two touchdowns apiece to lead South Dakota State to a 42-7 victory over Eastern Illinois on Saturday night. Johnson carried the ball 14 times for 121 yards and Basinger had nine totes for 116. Corey Blair Jr . added 80 yards rushing with a score for South Dakota State (4-1), ranked second in the Stats Perform poll. Johnson had an 18-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and Basinger added a 39-yard TD run midway through the second as the Jackrabbits took a 14-7 lead into halftime. Basinger broke loose for a 48-yard touchdown run, Blair scored from 61 yards out and Johnson's 55-yard run into the end zone made it 35-7 late in the third quarter. Josh Holst 's 16-yard touchdown pass to Ben Brooks ended the scoring with 10:33 left in the game.