Welch snapped a 35-35 fourth quarter tie against Kentucky Wesleyan with an 88-yard blocked field goal return for a touchdown.
His special teams contribution stalled out an offensive series from Kentucky Wesleyan where the Panthers used up five minutes of clock and 13 plays.
It was the longest run back on a blocked field goal try in conference history and in a game with little margin for error, was pivotal to helping Lake Erie close it out down the stretch.
Welch, a defensive back, also made seven total tackles and was credited with one pass breakup.