Eureka, IL — The Westminster College football team made history Saturday night. And the Blue Jays did it in a big way. Westminster shut out Eureka College, 41-0, at FioRito Stadium at McKinzie Field to claim the inaugural Berlin Wall Bowl, earning the first trophy in the new annual rivalry between the two institutions. The victory also marked Westminster's first football shutout in nearly a decade, dating back to a 48-0 victory over Martin Luther on Oct. 15, 2016. The Blue Jays controlled the game from the opening whistle, building a 17-0 advantage in the first quarter before adding seven points in the second, 14 in the third and three more in the fourth. "We talked all week about the opportunity in front of us and what this game could mean," said Westminster Head Football Coach Luke Butts. "Our guys responded. To come on the road, play with that kind of physicality and finish the game the way we did is a credit to our players and our staff. This is a great first chapter for the Berlin Wall Bowl, and we're proud to bring the trophy back to Westminster." Westminster's defense was the story of the night. The Blue Jays held Eureka to just 39 yards of total offense, including only 12 rushing yards on 27 attempts. Eureka managed just two first downs, went 0-for-10 on third down and was held without a touchdown or field goal for the first time all season. Westminster also recorded two sacks and limited the Red Devils to just 27 passing yards. It was a complete defensive effort from a Blue Jay unit that refused to give Eureka anything easy. Offensively, Westminster produced 318 yards, including 171 on the ground and 147 through the air. The Blue Jays averaged 5.7 yards per play while committing zero turnovers. Quarterback Trey Thomas completed 12-of-16 passes for 141 yards and two touchdowns without throwing an interception. He connected with Darian Jones for a two-yard touchdown in the first quarter before finding Cole Harrell for a 23-yard score in the third. Thomas also helped lead an efficient passing attack that consistently created opportunities while the Blue Jays established the run game. Running back Martez Stephenson delivered one of the game's standout performances, rushing 12 times for 99 yards and two touchdowns while averaging 8.3 yards per carry. Stephenson broke free for a 25-yard touchdown late in the second quarter to push Westminster's lead to 24-0, then added a 10-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Stephenson finished the game with 212 all-purpose yards - 99 on the ground, 40 in the air, and 73 returning yards on special teams. Jones provided the game's second explosive special-teams moment, taking a Eureka punt 56 yards for a touchdown with 2:33 remaining in the opening quarter. He finished with 42 receiving yards, three catches and the punt-return touchdown. Kicker Sher Htoo was perfect on the night, connecting on both of his field-goal attempts and all five extra points. His field goals came from 26 yards in the first quarter and 38 yards in the fourth. Perhaps most impressive was Westminster's ability to play complementary football throughout the evening. The Blue Jays held the ball for 33:34, converted three of nine third downs and two of four fourth downs, finished 4-of-5 in the red zone and did not commit a turnover. Eureka, meanwhile, punted nine times. By the time the final whistle sounded, Westminster had authored a performance that checked nearly every box. 41 points. 0 points allowed. 318 total yards. 39 yards allowed. 19 first downs. 2 first downs allowed. 0 turnovers. 1 inaugural Berlin Wall Bowl trophy. The victory moves Westminster to 1-1 on the season, while Eureka falls to 0-2. The Berlin Wall Bowl was created as an annual football rivalry between Westminster and Eureka, with the two institutions drawing on their shared connection to Winston Churchill and the history surrounding Westminster's National Churchill Museum. The inaugural contest was hosted by Eureka, with Westminster scheduled to host the 2027 edition. For the Blue Jays, Saturday night was more than a win. It was the beginning of something new. The first Berlin Wall Bowl belongs to Westminster. And the trophy is headed back to Fulton. The Blue Jays return to Blue Jay Field at Kent and Judith Mueller Stadium on Saturday, September 26th for their first home contest vs. Lyon College.