Topic: Eastern Kentucky University Foot
Eastern Kentucky University vs. University Tennessee Martin
Graham Stadium
University Tennessee Martin
Martin, TN
October 29, 2016
© 2016 by Ron Harrison
Tennessee Martin dominated play in a 33-3 victory over Eastern Kentucky. Tennessee Martin recorded 27 first downs and 509 yards of total offense. They were penalized four times for 40 yards, lost two fumbles, and had a pass intercepted. Eastern Kentucky recorded 14 first downs and 229 yards of total offense. The Colonels were penalized six times for 48 yards and had a pass intercepted.
Ladevin Fair led Tennessee Martin’s ground game with 181 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries. Jaimiee Bowe carried the ball 20 times for 92 yards. Troy Cook carried the ball eight times for 57 yards. Hollingsworth added 37 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Troy Cook completed eight of 15 passes for 112 yards with one interception. Ladevin Fair completed his only pass for 33 yards and a touchdown. Ben Axline caught two passes for 48 yards. Kyle Kerrick added two receptions for 27 yards. Ladevin Fair added 26 yards on two receptions. CJ McElrath added a 33 yard touchdown reception. Brett Arkelian punted three times for a 50.7 average with a long punt of 55 yards with two punts inside the 20 yard line. Kahlid Hagens led the defense with four solo and seven assisted tackles. Sheldon Dawson added three solo an two assisted tackles. Jame Gilleylen intercepted a pass he returned nine yards for a touchdown.
Kentayvus Hopkins led Eastern Kentucky’s ground game with 33 yards on 10 carries. Tyler Swafford completed nine of 26 passes for 129 yards with one interception. Bennie Coney completed five of eight passes for 42 yards. Cameron Fogle caught six passes for 54 yards. Dan Crimmins added three receptions for 42 yards. Devin Borders caught two passes for 59 yards. Keith Wrzuszczak punted seven times for a 47.3 average with a long punt of 63 yards with three punts inside the 20 yard line. Kiante Northington led the defense with four solo and 12 assisted tackles. Jeffrey Canady added two solo and 12 assisted tackles. Tre’ Moore recorded two solo and seven assisted tackles, recovered a fumble, and intercepted a pass. Taquan Evans also recovered a fumble.
Scoring Summary
| School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Eastern Kentucky University | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| University Tennessee Martin | 7 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 33 |
| EKU | - | Lucas Williams kicks a 20 yard field goal |
| UTM | - | Ladevin Fair 8 yard run (Mitch Mersman kick) |
| UTM | - | CJ McElrath 33 yard pass from Ladevin Fair (Mitch Mersman kick) |
| UTM | - | Jame Gilleylen 9 yard interception return (Mitch Mersman kick) |
| UTM | - | Ladevin Fair 26 yard run (Mitch Mersman kick fails) |
| UTM | - | Hollingsworth 3 yard run (Mitch Mersman kick fails) |
Selected Statistics
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| Rushing | No. | Yds. | Avg. | Long |
| Kentayvus Hopkins | 10 | 33 | 3.3 | 14 |
| Henry Enyenihi | 8 | 23 | 2.9 | 8 |
| Bennie Coney | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 8 |
| Jared Sanders | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 4 |
| Team | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 |
| Tyler Swafford | 2 | -12 | -6.0 | 0 |
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| Passing | A-C-I | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Tyler Swafford | 26-9-1 | 129 | 0 | 49 |
| Bennie Coney | 8-5-0 | 42 | 0 | 12 |
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| Receiving | No. | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Cameron Fogle | 6 | 54 | 0 | 14 |
| Dan Crimmins | 3 | 42 | 0 | 20 |
| Devin Borders | 2 | 59 | 0 | 49 |
| Henry Enyenihi | 2 | 13 | 0 | 12 |
| Ryan Markush | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| Rushing | No. | Yds. | Avg. | Long |
| Ladevin Fair | 25 | 181 | 7.2 | 40 |
| Jaimiee Bowe | 20 | 92 | 4.6 | 18 |
| Troy Cook | 8 | 57 | 7.1 | 18 |
| Hollingsworth | 8 | 37 | 4.6 | 11 |
| Marque Grayson | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 |
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| Passing | A-C-I | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Troy Cook | 15-8-1 | 112 | 0 | 32 |
| Ladevin Fair | 1-1-0 | 33 | 1 | 33 |
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| Receiving | No. | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Ben Axline | 2 | 48 | 0 | 32 |
| Kyle Kerrick | 2 | 27 | 0 | 20 |
| Ladevin Fair | 2 | 26 | 0 | 17 |
| CJ McElrath | 1 | 33 | 1 | 33 |
| Jainiee Bowe | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Caylo Weathers | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the Tennessee Martin Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for today’s games.
Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prepgridiron@yahoo.com.
Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.