2019FBVALEKU

Valparaiso vs. Eastern Kentucky University
Roy Kidd Stadium

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
August 29, 2019

© 2019 by Ron Harrison

Eastern Kentucky University’s ground game and defense propelled the Colonels to a dominating 53-7 performance over Valparaiso.  EKU raced out to a 15-0 lead at the 12:17 mark of the first quarter and was never threatened.  EKU amassed 333 yards and five touchdowns on 39 carries (8.5 yards per carry) and the defense held the Crusaders to 68 yards and 45 carries (1.5 yards per carry).  Eastern Kentucky University recorded 19 first downs and 442 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized six times for 65 yards and had two passes intercepted.  Valparaiso recorded 11 first downs and 184 yards of total offense.  The Crusaders were penalized four times for 32 yards and lost two fumbles.

Alonzo Booth led Eastern Kentucky’s ground game with 128 yards and three touchdowns on seven carries.  Daryl McCleskey carried the ball four times for 69 yards and a touchdown.  Jason Lewis added 44 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries.  Davion Ross carried the ball twice for 37 yards.  Conor Blount completed six of 11 passes for 62 yards with one interception.  Parker McKinney completed six of eight passes for 33 yards with one interception.  Dakota Allen completed two of three passes for 14 yards and one touchdown.  Jerome Gross caught three passes for 25 yards.  Matt Wilcox Jr. added two receptions for 24 yards.  Alex Cabrera caught two passes for 15 yards and a touchdown.  Alonzo Booth returned one kickoff for 26 yards.  Jerome Gross returned a punt for 15 yards.  Corey Glass led the defense with four solo and four assisted tackles with a 29 yard touchdown on a fumble recovery.  Steven Crowder added three solo and four assisted tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 16 yards.  Aaron Patrick recorded two solo and three assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 12 yards.  Alex Shelton also recovered a fumble.

Cody Boxrucker led the Valparaiso ground game with 45 yards on 12 carries.  Chris Duncan completed seven of 19 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown.  Ollie Reese caught three passes for 71 yards and a touchdown.  J.D. Koehler added two receptions for 27 yards.  Ollie Reese returned four kickoffs for 69 yards with a long return of 29 yards.  Jaxon Peifer led the defense with six solo and four assisted tackles.  Kohiton Sherman added one solo and seven assisted tackles.  Michael Scarsella intercepted a pass he returned 39 yards.  Matthew Messler also intercepted a pass.

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2018EKUTTU

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Tennessee Tech University
Tucker Stadium

Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN
November 17, 2018

© 2018 by Ron Harrison

Eastern Kentucky University rolled up 405 yards of total offense and the defense forced four turnovers including a touchdown on an interception return on their way to a 37-6 victory over Tennessee Tech.  Eastern Kentucky improves their record to 7-4 for the season.  Eastern Kentucky recorded 22 first downs and 405 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized seven times for 50 yards and lost a fumble.  Tennessee Tech recorded 15 first downs and 237 yards of total offense.  The Golden Eagles were penalized seven times for 46 yards, lost two fumbles, and had two passes intercepted.

LJ Scott led Eastern Kentucky’s ground game with 27 yards on 11 carries.  Parker McKinney carried the ball 10 times for 11 yards and a touchdown.  Parker McKinney completed 31 of 42 passes for 333 yards and two touchdowns.  BK Smith caught 12 passes for 163 yards.  Jerome Gross added six receptions for 61 yards.  Dan Paul caught four passes for 35 yards and a touchdown.  Jackson Beerman added three receptions for 40 yards.  Daryl McCleskey caught an eight yard touchdown pass.  Jaelin Carter returned two punts for 27 yards with a long return of 19 yards and returned one kickoff for 22 yards.  Sam Hayworth connected on field goals of 43, 33, and 36 yards and missed on a 38 yard attempt.  Aaron Patrick led the defense with four solo and two assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 10 yards.  Gavin Bryant added three solo and three assisted tackles.  Jordan Whitfield recorded five solo tackles.  TJ Comstock recorded three solo tackles and scored on a 27 yard interception return.  Jared Tucker also intercepted a pass and Leonard Humphrey recovered a fumble.

Andr. Goldsmith led Tennessee Tech’s ground game with 59 yards on 12 carries.  Adam Browner completed 14 of 31 passes for 129 yards with two interceptions.  J. Cunningham caught six passes for 49 yards.  Seth Huner added two receptions for 30 yards.  DJ Wilkes recorded two receptions for 27 yards.  J. Cunningham returned one kickoff for 35 yards.  Nick Madonia kicked field goals of 45 and 20 yards and punted six times for a 42.2 average with along punt of 50 yards.  Shannon Fayne led the defense with five solo and four assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a five yard loss.  Jake Warwick added two solo and six assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss.  Josh Poplar also recorded two solo and six assisted tackles.  JayQuan Coles recovered a fumble.

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2018RMEKU

Robert Morris vs. Eastern Kentucky University
Roy Kidd Stadium

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
November 10, 2018

© 2018 by Ron Harrison

Prospects looked bleak for Eastern Kentucky’s hopes of adding a win today after Robert Morris took a 23-9 lead with 1:44 remaining in the first half.  However the Colonels got a much needed spark when Darrien Tipps-Clemons blocked a Robert Morris punt at the Robert Morris five yard line and Brentton Ervin picked the ball and scored making the score 23-16 with five seconds remaining in the half.  The score went back and forth in the second half with Robert Morris’ Nick Bisceglia connecting on a 40 yard field goal with 26 seconds remaining on the clock to knot the score at 33-33 and force overtime.  EKU went on offense first and decided it was “Scott time” as LJ Scott carried the ball four straight times with the final carry being a two yard touchdown run and Sam Hayworth kicked the extra point to give the Colonels a 40-33 lead.  Robert Morris responded with a two yard touchdown pass to Dorian Bowie from Jimmy Walker to pull within one; 50-39.  Robert Morris decided to go for the win instead of kicking the extra point for the tie but Jared Tucker swatted the pass away in the end-zone to ensure the 40-39 victory.  This improves EKU’s record to 6-4 and gave the Colonels their fourth victory in the last five games.

Eastern Kentucky University recorded 22 first downs and 337 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized 11 times for 110 yards and had a pass intercepted.  Robert Morris recorded 24 first downs and 426 yards of total offense.  The Colonials were penalized six times for 58 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.

LJ Scott led Eastern Kentucky’s ground game with 82 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries.  Parker McKinney carried the ball 10 times for 55 yards.  Parker McKinney completed 17 of 34 passes for 186 yards and one touchdown with one interception.  BK Smith caught four passes for 48 yards.  Jaelin Carter also caught four passes for 26 yards.  Neiko Creamer added three receptions for 44 yards.  Jackson Beerman added three receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown.  Darien Tipps-Clemons returned a punt for 21 yards and blocked a punt that led to a scoop-and-score of five yards and a touchdown by Brentton Ervin on the recovery.  Jaelin Carter returned four kickoffs for 81 yards and a long return of 24 yards.  Steven Crowder led the defense with two solo and 11 assisted tackles.  Gavin Bryant added five solo and six assisted tackles.  Cornelius Floyd recorded five solo and five assisted tackles.  Leodis Moore III recovered a fumble and Jared Tucker intercepted a pass he returned for 18 yards.

Terence Stephens led Robert Morris’ ground game with 132 yards and a touchdown on 33 carries.  Matthew Barr carried the ball five times for 31 yards.  Jimmy Walker completed 22 of 39 passes for 261 yards and four touchdowns with one interception.  DeLano Madison caught seven passes for 92 yards and a touchdown.  Tim Vecchio added five receptions for 53 yards.  Matthew Gonzalez caught four passes for 52 yards.  Warren Robinson recorded three catches for 28 yards and a touchdown.  Terence Stephens caught a 23 yard touchdown pass.  Dorian Bowie added a two yard touchdown reception.  Warren Robinson returned three kickoffs for 41 yards with a long return of 21 yards.  Adam Wollet led the defense with seven solo and seven assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling two yards.  Matthew Holmes added five solo and two assisted tackles.  Eli Avivi recorded five solo and one assisted tackles.  Thomas Neal added five solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in an eight yard loss.  Tavin Allison intercepted a pass.

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2018EKUAPU

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Austin Peay
Fortera Stadium

Austin Peay University
Clarksville, TN
November 3, 2018

© 2018 by Ron Harrison

Eastern Kentucky University trailed 13-3 at halftime but rallied in the second half sparked by some big defensive plays to earn a 17-13 come-from-behind victory.  Easter Kentucky University recorded 21 first downs and 360 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized five times for 50 yards and had two passes intercepted.  Austin Peay recorded 15 first downs and 261 yards of total offense.  They were penalized nine times for 102 yards and lost three fumbles.

Daryl McCleskey led Eastern Kentucky’s ground game with 81 yards on 14 carries.  LJ Scott carried the ball 18 times for 73 yards.  Alphonso Howard added 67 yards on 16 carries.  Alphonso Howard completed five of 14 passes for 56 yards with two interceptions.  Parker McKinney completed seven of eight passes for 89 yards and a touchdown.  Jackson Beerman caught three passes for 59 yards.  Neiko Creamer added two receptions for 33 yards.  Dan Paul recorded two receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown.  Leodis Moore III led the defense with five solo and three assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling eight yards and intercepted two passes, one he returned 35 yards for a touchdown.  Steven Crowder added three solo and five assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss.  Cornelius Floyd recorded six solo tackles.  TJ Comstock added two solo and two assisted tackles and intercepted a pass. 

Kente Williams led Austin Peay’s ground game with 83 yards on 12 carries.  Jeremy Oatsvall carried the ball 12 times for 73 yards and a touchdown.  Jeremy Oatsvall completed nine of 23 passes for 71 yards with three interceptions.  DJ Montgomery caught three passes for 27 yards.  Gorel Soumare added three receptions for 26 yards.  Kente Williams returned three kickoffs for 87 yards with a long return of 29 yards.  Devin Stuart punted five times for a 40.4 average with a long punt of 46 yards with two punts inside the 20 yard line.  L. Birchfield connected on field goals of 45 and 43 yards.  Trent Taylor led the defense with nine solo and one assisted tackles.  G. Scholato added five solo and five assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards.  Kordel Jackson recorded seven solo tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards and intercepted a pass he returned 15 yards.  Malik Davis added two solo and five assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a six yard loss and intercepted a pass.

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2018EIUEKU

Eastern Illinois University vs. Eastern Kentucky University
Roy Kidd Stadium

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
October 27, 2018

© 2018 by Ron Harrison

Eastern Kentucky rallied to earn a much needed 31-23 victory over Eastern Illinois University.  Eastern Kentucky was reeling from a less than stellar losing effort last week against Murray State.  The Colonels replaced their offensive coordinator last week and the new version of their offense this week started with several incomplete passes, dropped passes, and their starting Quarterback Austin Scott leaving the game before halftime with an injury and trailing 17-10.  Alphonso Howard came in the second half as the signal caller and along with a key interception by Josh Hayes late in the third quarter sparked the comeback.  The victory evened the Colonels record at 4-4 and improved their OVC record to 3-2 and proved to be a very emotional win for both the players and coaching staff.

Eastern Kentucky University recorded 20 first downs and 387 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized seven times for 30 yards and lost a fumble.  Eastern Illinois University recorded 25 first downs and 514 yards of total offense.  They were penalized 13 times for 107 yards and had two passes intercepted.

LJ Scott led Eastern Kentucky’s ground game with 151 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries.  Jaelin Carter carried the ball four times for 30 yards and a touchdown.  Austin Scott completed seven of 20 passes for 104 yards and a touchdown.  Alphonso Howard completed four of four passes for 67 yards and a touchdown.  Jaelin Carter caught three passes for 61 yards and two touchdowns.  Jackson Beerman caught two passes for 42 yards.  Jaelin Carter returned two kickoffs for 75 yards with a long return of 50 yards.  Phillip Richards punted seven times for a 41.1 average with a long punt of 53 yards with two punts inside the 20 yard line.  TJ Comstock led the defense with six solo and four assisted tackles.  Gavin Bryant and Cornelius Floyd each recorded four solo and two assisted tackles and Floyd intercepted a pass.  Steven Crowder recorded three solo and two assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 10 yards.  Leodis Moore III added three solo and one assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 25 yards.  Josh Hayes recorded the key interception that led to EKU’s touchdown that gave them the lead in the final quarter.

Isaiah Johnson led Eastern Illinois’ ground game with 128 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries.  Johnathan Brantley carried the ball 13 times for 52 yards and a touchdown.  Harry Woodbery completed 16 of 27 passes for 181 yards with one interception.  Johnathan Brantley completed 12 of 23 passes for 132 yards with one interception.  Nick Atoyebi caught seven passes for 75 yards.  James Sheehan added six receptions for 108 yards.  Aaron Gooch caught six passes for 79 yards.  Alexander Hollins added five receptions for 43 yards.  Aaron Gooch returned two kickoffs for 34 yards with a long return of 27 yards.  Darshon McCullough returned one kickoff for 50 yards.  Nick Bruno punted four times for a 43.0 average with a long punt of 47 yards with one punt inside the 20 yard line.  Dytarious Johnson led the defense with six solo and four assisted tackles.  Edwyn Brown also recorded six solo and four assisted tackles.  Levi Watson recorded a fumble he returned 10 yards.

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2018MURRAYEKU

Murray State vs. Eastern Kentucky University
Roy Kidd Stadium

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
October 20, 2018

© 2018 by Ron Harrison

Eastern Kentucky University led 3-0 until late in the second quarter but Murray State rallied for a decisive 34-6 victory.  Murray State recorded 14 first downs and 329 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized five times for 50 yards and lost a fumble.  Eastern Kentucky University recorded 20 first downs and 385 yards of total offense.  They were penalized twice for 15 yards, lost a fumble, and had two passes intercepted.

Rodney Castille led Murray State’s ground game with 50 yards and a touchdown on nine carries.  Jared McCray carried the ball three times for 36 yards and a touchdown.  Drew Anderson completed 20 of 30 passes for 205 yards and two touchdowns.  James Sappington caught three passes for 42 yards and a touchdown.  DeQuan Dallas added two receptions for 47 yards.  Tyre Gray recorded two receptions for eight yards and a touchdown.  Quincy Williams led the defense with six solo and four assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned for 85 yards.  Marquez Sanford added six solo and two assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards.  Jason Johnson recorded six solo and one assisted tackles.  Kenney Wooten added three solo and four assisted tackles with 3.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 20 yards.  Kendrick Catis added three solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble.  Quinaz Turner intercepted a pass.

LJ Scott led Eastern Kentucky’s ground game with 94 yards on 18 carries.  Daryl McCleskey carried the ball 15 times for 47 yards.  Jason Lewis recorded 42 yards on six carries.  Dakota Allen completed 13 of 22 passes for 98 yards with one interception.  Austin Scott completed 12 of 21 passes for 102 yards with one interception.  Alex Cabrera caught seven passes for 65 yards.  Jaelin Carter, Neiko Creamer, and Dan Paul each caught four passes for 35, 30, and 25 yards respectively.  Sam Hayworth kicked off three times for three touch backs.  Ben Bascom led the defense with five solo and one assisted tackles.  Steven Crowder added five solo and one assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling two yards.  Aaron Patrick recorded two solo and one assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 10 yards.  Jordan Whitfield recovered a fumble.

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2018EKUUTM

Eastern Kentucky University vs. UT Martin
Graham Stadium

UT Martin
Martin, TN
October 13, 2018

© 2018 by Ron Harrison

Eastern Kentucky University defeated UT Martin 35-34 in a wild come-from-behind victory on the road.  EKU led 21-7 after the first quarter but UT Martin stormed back to take a 31-21 halftime lead and increased their advantage to 34-21 in the third quarter but EKU scored to cut the margin to six; 34-28 with 11 seconds remaining in the third quarter.  EKU kicked off but Matthew Jackson hustled downfield and recovered the kickoff on the UT Martin 23 yard line.  Daryl McCleskey scored on a 12 yard run and Sam Hayworth converted the extra point kick to give the Colonels a 35-34 lead with 13:01 remaining in the game and the Colonels held on for the victory.  EKU recorded 19 first downs and 284 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized four times for 30 yards, lost a fumble, and had two passes intercepted.  UT Marin recorded 16 first downs and 305 yards of total offense.  The Skyhawks were penalized four times for 25 yards, lost two fumbles, and had two passes intercepted.

LJ Scott led EKU’s ground game with 106 yards on 25 carries.  Daryl McCleskey carried the ball 21 times for 74 yards and two touchdowns.  Alphonso Howard completed nine of 19 passes for 88 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions.  Neiko Creamer caught three passes for 69 yards.  Alex Cabrera caught two passes for 20 yards and a touchdown.  Jaelin Carter returned one kickoff for 19 yards.  Gavin Bryant led the defense with four solo and seven assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss and scored on a 43 yard fumble recovery return.  Aaron Patrick added three solo and four assisted tackles.  Steven Crowder recorded one solo and six assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling three yards.  Cornelius Floyd added four solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss, recovered a fumble and intercepted a pass.  Connor Foos recorded one solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a seven yard loss.  Leodis Moore III also intercepted a pass.

LaDar Galloway led UT Martin’s ground game with 63 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries.  Jaimiee Bowe carried the ball nine times for 36 yards.  Dresser Winn completed 17 of 27 passes for 200 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions.  Terry Williams caught seven passes for 80 yards.  Devonte Howard added three receptions for 17 yards and a touchdown.  Rodne Williams caught two passes for 38 yards.  Chris Philpott added a 46 yard touchdown reception.  Terry Williams returned three punts for 50 yards with a long return of 44 yards.  Peyton Logan returned three kickoffs for 62 yards with a long return of 26 yards.  DaVonte Maura led the defense with six solo and three assisted tackles.  Porte Streator added four solo and five assisted tackles.  Sherro Pittman recorded two solo and seven assisted tackles.  TJ Jefferson chipped in with one solo and eight assisted tackles.  Anthony Bryant added two solo and five assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a 22 yard loss.  Brand Anderson had one solo and five assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned 78 yards.  Horton-Martinda added two solo and three assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned 21 yards.  Loren Young recovered a fumble.

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2018JSUEKU

Jacksonville State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University
Roy Kidd Stadium

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
October 6, 2018

© 2018 by Ron Harrison

Jacksonville State proved their national ranking was well deserved as they utilized superior line play on both sides of the ball to defeat Eastern Kentucky by a score of 56-7.  The Jacksonville State offensive line opened up enough holes to allow their running game to record 353 yards and three touchdowns on 49 caries for a 7.2 average.  They were equally proficient in pass protection as they completed 21 of 36 passes for 284 yards and five touchdowns.  Not to be out done their defensive line dominated the lone of scrimmage allowing Eastern Kentucky only 20 yards on 18 carries for an anemic 0.7 yards per carry.

Jacksonville State recorded 31 first downs and 637 yards of total offense.  The Gamecocks were penalized six times for 50 yards, lost a fumble, and had one pass intercepted.  Eastern Kentucky recorded eight first downs and 147 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized four times for 36 yards and had two passes intercepted. 

Zion Webb led Jacksonville State’s ground game with 100 yards and one touchdown on eight carries.  Jaelen Greene added 72 yards on 11 carries.  De’Marcus Flowers carried the ball three times for 61 yards and a touchdown.  Tramel Terry carried the ball 10 times for 54 yards.  Michael Matthews recorded 43 yards on seven carries.  Leander Burrowes carried the ball seven times for 22 yards and a touchdown.  Zerrick Cooper completed 12 of 21 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.  Zion Webb completed nine of 15 passes for 137 yards and three touchdowns.  Josh Pearson caught five passes for 69 yards and two touchdowns.  Jamari Hester added four receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown.  Shaq Davidson caught two passes for 33 yards and a touchdown.  Lajarret Ford added a 29 yard touchdown reception.  Cade Stinnett punted four times for a 41.8 average.  Jason Pierce punted twice for a 45.5 average.  Quan Stoudenire led the defense with one solo and five assisted tackles.  Christian Warford added two solo and three assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 5 yards.  Traco Williams recorded four solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a loss totaling two yards.  Connor Christian added two solo and one assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 13 yards.  Zack Woodard intercepted two passes with return yardage of 11 yards.

Alphonso Howard led Eastern Kentucky’s ground game with 17 yards on five carries.  Austin Scott completed seven of 23 passes for 89 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions.  Alphonso Howard completed five of eight passes for 38 yards.  Jackson Beerman caught two passes for 38 yards.  Jaelin Carter added two receptions for 16 yards.  BK Smith caught two passes for 15 yards.  Daryl McCleskey also added two receptions for 11 yards and a touchdown.  Dan Paul caught one pass for 29 yards.  Phillip Richards punted 10 times for a 42.4 average with a long punt of 54 yards.  Daryl McCleskey returned three kickoffs for 85 yards with a long return of 57 yards.  D. Fitzpatrick led the defense with four solo and five assisted tackles.  Gavin Bryant added two solo and six assisted tackles.  Ben Bascom intercepted a pass he returned 19 yards.  Nakiya Smith recovered a fumble.

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2018SEMOEKU

Southeast Missouri vs. Eastern Kentucky University
Roy Kidd Stadium

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
September 22, 2018

© 2018 by Ron Harrison

A combination of an opportunistic, ball-hawking defense, effective ground game, an accurate kicker, and some plain old trickery allowed Eastern Kentucky to defeat Southeast Missouri by a score of 23-14.  EKU’s defense recovered a fumble and intercepted four passes and the ground game rolled up 259 yards.  Sam Hayworth added field goals of 29, 41, and 41 yards and on a fake field goal attempt the holder for that play Austin Scott threw a 14 yard touchdown pass to Dan Paul to give the Colonels a 17-7 lead midway through the third quarter.  A combination of defense and rainy weather conditions all day slowed down a potent Southeast Missouri offense.  Eastern Kentucky University recorded 15 first downs and 322 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized 10 times for 95 yards and lost a fumble.  Southeast Missouri recorded 20 first downs and 293 yards of total offense.  The Redhawks were penalized three times for 20 yards, lost a fumble, and had four passes intercepted.

Daryl McCleskey led EKU’s ground game with 91 yards on 21 carries.  LJ Scott carried the ball eight times for 71 yards and a touchdown.  Alphonso Howard added 37 yards on six carries.  Dakota Allen completed four of 12 passes for 38 yards.  Austin Scott completed his only pass for 14 yards and a touchdown.  Dan Paul caught two passes for 25 yards and a touchdown.  Jackson Beerman caught one pass for 16 yards.  Gavin Bryant led the defense with six solo and four assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards.  Ben Bascom added three solo and three assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned seven yards.  Leodis Moore III recorded one solo and four assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned 15 yards.  Cornelius Floyd intercepted two passes.  Alex Cabrera recovered a fumble.

Marquis Terry led SEMO’s ground game with 58 yards on 12 carries.  Zion Custis carried the ball 11 times for 37 yards and a touchdown.  Daniel Santacaterina completed 15 of 32 passes for 159 yards and a touchdown with four interceptions.  Kobe Bryer caught four passes for 45 yards.  Zack Smith added four receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown.  Jerrick Orr caught two passes for 52 yards.  Marquis Terry returned three kickoffs for 82 yards with a long return of 39 yards.  Zach Hall led the defense with five solo and nine assisted tackles.  Justin Swift added six solo and four assisted tackles and recovered a fumble.  Omardrick Douglas recorded five solo and five assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a five yard loss.  Bydarrius Knighten added five solo and four assisted tackles.

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2018EKUBG

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Bowling Green State University
Doyt Perry Stadium

Bowling Green University
Bowling Green, OH
September 15, 2018

© 2018 by Ron Harrison

Bowling Green scored on a 7 yard pass from Jarret Doege to Quintin Morris and a two point conversion pass from Jarret Doege to Wayne-Prather with 6:47 left in the game to earn a 42-35 come-from-behind victory over Eastern Kentucky.  EKU had one last opportunity and advanced to the Bowling Green 15 in the closing seconds but two passes into the end zone fell incomplete to ensure the Bowling Green victory.  Bowling Green recorded 26 first downs and 388 yards of total offense.  They were penalized eight times for 69 yards and had one pass intercepted.  Eastern Kentucky recorded 23 first downs and 498 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized seven times for 88 yards and lost three fumbles.

Andrew Clair led Bowling Green’s ground game with 90 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries.  Rico Frye carried the ball seven times for 37 yards.  Jarret Doege completed 28 of 39 passes for 258 yards and four touchdowns with one interception.  Quintin Morris caught eight passes for 93 yards and two touchdowns.  D. Phouthavong added seven catches for 82 yards and two touchdowns.  RB Marlow recorded seven receptions for 45 yards.  Jerry McBride led the defense with nine solo and five assisted tackles and recovered a fumble he returned 50 yards.  Brandon Harris added five solo and eight assisted tackles.  Kholbe Coleman recorded four solo and six assisted tackles and recovered a fumble.  Karl Brooks added six solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a five yard loss.  Fred Garth tallied eight assisted tackles and Melvin Jackson recorded a fumble.

Daryl McCleskey led Eastern Kentucky’s ground game with 168 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries.  Dakota Allen carried the ball 10 times for 63 yards and a touchdown.  LJ Scott added 50 yards on 10 carries.  Alphonso Howard carried the ball five times for 27 yards and a touchdown.  Dakota Allen completed six of 14 passes for 109 yards.  Jaelin Carter caught two passes for 67 yards.  LJ Scott returned three kickoffs for 91 yards with a long return of 46 yards.  Ben Bascom led the defense with nine solo and two assisted tackles.  Steven Crowder added seven solo and four assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in an eight yard loss.  Crowder also intercepted a pass he returned four yards.  L. Humphrey recorded three solo and five assisted tackles.  Gavin Bryant added two solo and six assisted tackles.  Aaron Patrick recorded two solo and three assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling eight yards.

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