2019FBTTUEKU

Tennessee Tech University vs. Eastern Kentucky University
Roy Kidd Stadium

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
November 16, 2019

© 2019 by Ron Harrison

Eastern Kentucky University utilized a rock solid defense to defeat Tennessee Tech University by a score of 22-10.  The Colonels limited Tennessee Tech to 150 yards of total offense and two yards net rushing on 25 carries.  QB Barry Fisher was limited to 148 yards passing and was sacked seven times led by Taquan Evans who was consistently in the Tennessee Tech backfield and sacked the QB three times for losses totaling 14 yards.  EKU got rushing touchdowns from Daryl McCleskey and Alonzo Booth and Sam Hayworth added field goals of 22, 36, and 29 yards.  Eastern Kentucky University recorded 24 first downs and 442 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized twice for 29 yards, lost a fumble, and had one pass intercepted.  Tennessee Tech University recorded 11 first downs and 150 yards of total offense.  They were penalized five times for 40 yards.

Daryl McCleskey led Eastern Kentucky’s ground game with 106 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries.  Parker McKinney carried the ball 10 times for 68 yards.  Alonzo Booth added 52 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries.  Parker McKinney completed 13 of 26 passes for 188 yards.  Conor Blount completed three of five passes for 20 yards.  Matt Wilcox Jr. caught five passes for 58 yards.  BK Smith added three receptions for 33 yards.  Keyion Dixon recorded two catches for 59 yards.  Jaelin Carter caught one pass for 37 yards.  Corey Glass led the defense with four solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss.  Kabbash Richards added three solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss.  Ben Bascom and Daulson Fitzpaatrick each recorded four solo tackles with three of Fitzpatrick’s tackles resulting in losses totaling eight yards.  Taquan Evans recorded three solo tackles with his tackles resulting in losses totaling 14 yards.  Aaron Patrick added two solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a 13 yard loss.

Andrew Goldsmith led Tennessee Tech’s ground game with six yards on two carries.  Adam Browner carried the ball twice for four yards.  Barry Fisher completed 20 of 35 passes for 148 yards.  Darius Stafford caught nine passes for 35 yards.  Seth Huner added three receptions for 20 yards.  David Gist caught two passes for 55 yards.  Metrius Fleming returned two kickoffs for 41 yards with a long return of 23 yards.  Haidar Zaidan kicked off three times for a 62.7 average and two touchbacks and kicked a 52 yard field goal.  Seth Carlisle led the defense with four solo and nine assisted tackles.  Aderick Moore added two solo and nine assisted tackles.  Chris Tucker recorded two solo and five assisted tackles with 3.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling seven yards and recovered a fumble he returned 12 yards.  Shannon Fayne also recorded two solo and five assisted tackles.  Cameron Hudson chipped in with six solo tackles.  Adam Swayze added four solo tackles and intercepted a pass.

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2019FBEKUSEMO

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Southeast Missouri
Houck Field

Southeast Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO
November 9, 2019

© 2019 by Ron Harrison

Eastern Kentucky University took a 3114 lead early in the third quarter but Southeast Missouri stormed back to earn a 38-31 victory.  Southeast Missouri took the lead with 37 seconds left in the game on a Zion Custis 12 yard run and a conversion kick by Kendrick Tiller.  Eastern Kentucky drove to the Southeast Missouri 38 yard line in the closing seconds but a last effort pass to the end zone was intercepted.  SEMO recorded 22 first downs and 466 yards of total offense.  They were penalized four times for 42 yards, lost three fumbles, and had two passes intercepted.  EKU recorded 17 first downs and 322 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized eight times for 64 yards and had two passes intercepted.

Zion Custis led SEMO’s ground game with 83 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries.  Geno Hess carried the ball 10 times for 40 yards.  Zack Smith carried the ball once for 29 yards.  Daniel Santacaterina completed 17 of 27 passes for 295 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions.  K. Wilkerson caught 10 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns.  Zack Smith added three receptions for 16 yards and a touchdown.  Zion Custis returned three kickoffs for 61 yards with a long return of 36 yards.  Zach Hall led the defense with six solo and five assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss.  Justin Swift added four solo and four assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a three yard loss.  Mike Matthews recorded four solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a three yard loss.  B. Knighten and Shabari Davis each intercepted a pass.

Daryl McCleskey led EKU’s ground game with 75 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries.  Parker McKinney carried the ball 12 times for 41 yards and a touchdown.  Alonzo Booth recorded 25 yards and a touchdown on nine carries.  Parker McKinney completed 13 of 28 passes for 167 yards with two interceptions.  Daryl McCleskey caught four passes for 21 yards.  Jerome Gross added three receptions for 47 yards.  Matt Wilcox Jr. chipped in with three receptions for 25 yards.  Jaelin Carter caught one pass for 29 yards and Ethan Bradds added one catch for 27 yards.  Steven Crowder led the defense with seven solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss.  Aaron Patrick added five solo and two assisted tackles with 3.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 13 yards.  Ben Bascom recorded four solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss and recovered a fumble.  Corey Glass also recorded four solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble.  Tre Turner also recovered a fumble and A. Leapheart and Josh Hayes each intercepted a pass.

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2019FBAPSUEKU

Austin Peay State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University
Roy Kidd Stadium

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
November 2, 2019

© 2019 by Ron Harrison

Austin Peay defeated Eastern Kentucky 28-21 in overtime today.  Eastern Kentucky trailed 21-10 in the final quarter but rallied to tie the score and force overtime.  Austin Peay got the ball first in overtime and immediately scored on a 25 yard touchdown pass from JaVaughn Craig to Kentel Williams and a conversion kick by Logan Birchfield.  Eastern Kentucky then got the ball but was unable to score.  Austin Peay recorded 16 first downs and 301 yards of total offense.  They were penalized 10 times for 99 yards and lost a fumble.  Eastern Kentucky recorded 18 first downs and 303 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized nine times for 80 yards and had three passes intercepted.

JaVaughn Craig led Austin Peay’s ground game with 46 yards on 10 carries.  Kentel Williams carried the ball nine times for 16 yards.  Ahmaad Tanner recorded 16 yards and a touchdown on seven carries.  JaVaughn Craig completed 21 of 35 passes for 238 yards and three touchdowns.  DeAngelo Wilson caught seven passes for 105 yards and a touchdown.  Baniko Harley added six receptions for 63 yards.  Kentel Williams added five receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown.  Prince Momodu caught a one yard touchdown pass.  Josh Alexander returned three kickoffs for 91 yards with a long return of 44 yards.  Isaiah Norman led the defense with six solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss.  Juantarius Bryant added five solo and four assisted tackles.  Jack McDonald chipped in with six solo and two assisted tackles.  Josephus Smith recorded three solo and five assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards.  Shaun Whittinghill, Pat Walker, and Kordell Jackson each intercepted a pass with return yardage of 0, 38, and 8 yards respectively.

Daryl McCleskey led Eastern Kentucky’s ground game with 145 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries.  Alonzo Booth carried the ball 12 times for 24 yards.  Parker McKinney added 23 yards on 10 carries.  Parker McKinney completed 16 of 31 passes for 111 yards with three interceptions.  Keyion Dixon caught six passes for 48 yards.  Ethan Bradds caught three passes for 42 yards.  Quentin Pringle returned one kickoff for 35 yards and Jerome Gross returned a punt for 11 yards.  Corey Glass led the defense with four solo and six assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a six yard loss.  Ben Bascom added three solo and six assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss.  Steven Crowder recorded three solo and three assisted tackles.  Quinten Floyd recovered a fumble.

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2019FBEKUEIU

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Eastern Illinois University
O’Brien Field

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
October 26, 2019

© 2019 by Ron Harrison

Eastern Kentucky’s defense dominated in a game played on a chilly rainy day to earn a 33-6 victory over Eastern Illinois.  The Colonels defense held Eastern Illinois to 89 yards on 58 offensive plays.  Eastern Kentucky recorded 12 first downs and 279 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized three times for 19 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.  Eastern Illinois recorded eight first downs and 89 yards of total offense.  They were penalized five times for 37 yards and lost two fumbles.

Daryl McCleskey led Eastern Kentucky’s ground game with 79 yards on 18 carries.  Alonzo Booth carried the ball 21 times for 73 yards and a touchdown.  Parker McKinney recorded 68 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries.  Ellis Cain chipped in with 34 yards and a touchdown on five carries.  Parker McKinney completed two of nine passes for 14 yards with one interception.  Keyion Dixon and Daryl McCleskey each caught a pass for eight and six yards respectively.  Phillip Richards punted three times for a 43.7 average with a long punt of 46 yards with two punts inside the 20 yard line.  Quentin Pringle returned one kickoff for 46 yards.  Sam Hayworth kicked field goals of 35, 28, 25, and 23 yards and had a kick of 41 yards blocked.  Joseph Sayles led the defense with three solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss.  Corey Glass added two solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble.  Josh Hayes and Andrew Dziuk each recorded three solo tackles and Dziuk recovered a fumble.

Chris Walker led Eastern Illinois’ ground game with 34 yards on seven carries.  Harry Woodbery completed nine of 28 passes for 49 yards and one touchdown.  Isaiah Hill caught two passes for nine yards and a touchdown.  Eric Rooks and Robbie Lofton each caught one pass for 13 yards.  Sean Williams led the defense with six solo and five assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling two yards.  Joe Caputo added five solo and three assisted tackles.  Jason Robinson recorded five solo and one assisted tackles.  Dytarious Johnson added two solo and three assisted tackles and intercepted a pass.  D’Mitri George recorded three solo and one assisted tackles and recovered a fumble he returned 11 yards.

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2019FBEKUMSU

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Murray State University
Roy Stewart Stadium

Murray State University
Murray, KY
October 19, 2019

© 2019 by Ron Harrison

Eastern Kentucky University led 34-10 with 4:45 left in the third quarter but had to withstand a furious rally by Murray State to earn a 34-27 victory.  Eastern Kentucky University recorded 15 first downs and 382 yards of total offense.  They were penalized eight times for 114 yards and had a pass intercepted.  Murray State recorded 18 first downs and 425 yards of total offense.  They were penalized nine times for 57 yard and had three passes intercepted.

Daryl McCleskey led Eastern Kentucky’s ground game with 73 yards on 22 carries.  Alonzo Booth carried the ball 11 times for 42 yards and two touchdowns.  Parker McKinney completed 16 of 30 passes for 256 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.  Daryl McCleskey caught five passes for 36 yards.  Keyion Dixon added four receptions for 83 yards.  Jerome Gross caught three passes for 43 yards and a touchdown.  Alex Cabrera added two receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown.  Quentin Pringle returned one kickoff for 27 yards.  Josh Hayes led the defense with six solo and one assisted tackles.  Steven Crowder added three solo and four assisted tackles.  Corey Glass recorded three solo and three assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 10 yards.  Frank Sumpter chipped in with four solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss and intercepted a pass.  Daulson Fitzpatrick intercepted a pass he returned 10 yards.  Aaron Patrick recorded two solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a six yard loss and intercepted a pass he returned 39 yards.

Jared McCray led Murray State’s ground game with 10 yards on three carries.  Preston Rice completed 39 of 58 passes for 373 yards and two touchdowns.  L. Brooks caught 12 passes for 154 yards.  DeQuan Dallas added four receptions for 42 yards.  Jam Sappington caught four passes for 35 yards and a touchdown.  Ty Terrell caught three passes for 28 yards and a touchdown.  DaQuon Green caught two passes for 37 yards.  Jacob Bell added two receptions for 34 yards.  DeQuan Dallas returned two kickoffs for 47 yards with a long return for 37 yards.  A. Koclanakis led the defense with seven solo and three assisted tackles.  Scotty Humpich added six solo and two assisted tackles with 3.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 11 yards.  Kendrick Catis recorded four solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned 56 yards for a touchdown.

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2019FBUTMEKU

UT Martin vs. Eastern Kentucky University
Roy Kidd Stadium

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
October 5, 2019

© 2019 by Ron Harrison

UT Martin pulled away late to defeat Eastern Kentucky University by a score of 38-28.  UT Martin raced out to a 17-7 lead late in the second quarter but Eastern Kentucky rallied to lead 21-17 with 9:09 remaining in the third quarter.  UT Martin rallied, buoyed by a 44 yard fumble recovery return by TJ Jefferson to take control of the game.  Eastern Kentucky rallied to pull within 3: 31-28 early in the final quarter but UT Martin iced the game with a 54 yard TD run by Peyton Logan with 10:44 left in the game.  UT Martin recorded 19 first downs and 401 yards of total offense.  The Skyhawks were penalized seven times for 69 yards and had a pass intercepted.  Eastern Kentucky University recorded 22 first downs and 409 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized five times for 55 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.

Peyton Logan led UT Martin’s ground game with 112 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries.  Lamarcus Young added 53 yards and a touchdown on six carries.  Jaimee Bowe carried the ball seven times for 29 yards and a touchdown.  John Bachus chipped in with 20yards and a touchdown on eight carries.  John Bachus completed 15 of 21 passes for 167 yards with one interception.  Donnell Williams caught four passes for 58 yards.  Terry Williams added three receptions for 24 yards.  Lamarcus Young also caught three passes for 18 yards.  Davin Dyal caught one pass for 32 yards.  Zane Cox punted six times for a 38.0 average with three kicks inside the 20 yard line.  Terry Williams returns three punts for 74 yards with a long return of 71 yards.  Peyton Logan returned one kickoff for 26 yards.  Takeem Young led the defense with four solo and five assisted tackles.  JaQuez Akins added four solo and three assisted tackles.  Cecil Cherry recorded four solo and two assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 10 yards.  Sherrod Pittman added six assisted tackles and intercepted a pass.  TJ Jefferson added two solo and three assisted tackles and scored on a 44 yard fumble recovery return.  Austin Pickett chipped in with three solo and one assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 16 yards.

Daryl McCleskey led Eastern Kentucky University’s ground game with 60 yards on 17 carries.  Alonzo Booth carried the ball 10 times for 38 yards and a touchdown.  Parker McKinney completed 19 of 40 passes for 313 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.  Keyion Dixon caught five passes for 97 yards.  Jackson Beerman added three receptions for 52 yards.  Jerome Gross caught three passes for 35 yards.  Daryl McCleskey added three receptions for 25 yards and a touchdown.  Ethan Bradds caught two passes for 42 yards.  Jaelin Carter caught a 27 yard touchdown pass.  Quentin Pringle returned six kickoffs for 159 yards with a long return of 44 yards.  Phillip Richards punted seven times for a 36.0 average with three kicks inside the 20 yard line.  Corey Glass led the defense with four solo and seven assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling four yards.  Daulson Fitzpatrick added three solo and four assisted tackles and intercepted a pass.  Joseph Sayles recorded two solo and four assisted tackles.

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2019FBTSUEKU

Tennessee State University vs. Eastern Kentucky University
Roy Kidd Stadium

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
September 28, 2019

© 2019 by Ron Harrison

Eastern Kentucky utilized a punishing ground game and a defense that managed to at least keep Tennessee State University’s vaunted air attack under control in a 42-16 victory.  Eastern Kentucky recorded 22 first downs and 525 yards of total offense.  The Colonels rolled up 379 yards and five touchdowns on the ground.  The Colonels were penalized eight times for 74 yards.  Tennessee State recorded 20 first downs and 382 yards of total offense.  The Tigers recorded 270 yards through the air but the Colonels kept them from the end zone through the air.  The Tigers were penalized 10 times for 92 yards, lost a fumble, and had two passes intercepted.

Daryl McCleskey led Eastern Kentucky’s ground game with 202 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries.  Alonzo Booth carried the ball 12 times for 115 yards and two touchdowns.  Parker McKinney scored a touchdown on the ground.  Parker McKinney completed 13 of 24 passes for 131 yards and a touchdown.  Keyion Dixon caught four passes for 44 yards.  Daryl McCleskey also caught four passes for 31 yards.  Jackson Beerman recorded three receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown.  Jerome Gross returned three punts for 47 yards with a long return of 29 yards and Davion Ross returned a kickoff for 38 yards.  Aaron Patrick led the defense with three solo and five assisted tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 13 yards.  Corey Glass also recorded three solo and five assisted tackles.  Malik Mays recovered a fumble he returned 64 yards and intercepted a pass.  Daulson Fitzpatrick intercepted a pass he returned 28 yards.  Taquan Evans chipped in with three solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss.

Seth Rowland led Tennessee State’s ground game with 71 yards on eight carries.  Te’kendrick Roberson carried the ball 14 times for 20 yards and a touchdown.  Cameron Rosendahl completed 20 of 41 passes for 270 yards with two interceptions.  Chris Rowland caught eight passes for 95 yards.  Lawrence Segree added three receptions for 37 yards.  Steven Newbold recorded two receptions for 55 yards.  Kaleb Mosley punted five times for a 47.4 average with a long punt of 61 yards with two punts inside the 20 yard line.  Antonio Zita kicked field goals of 28, 35, and 36 yards.  Ronnie Killings led the defense with six solo and three assisted tackles.  Josh Green added six solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss.  Rhashaun Epting recorded three solo and four assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards.

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2019FBEKUPRES

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Presbyterian
Bailey Memorial Stadium

Presbyterian
Clinton, SC
September 21, 2019

© 2019 by Ron Harrison

Eastern Kentucky University trailed 10-7 after the first quarter but scored 28 unanswered points on their way to a 35-10 victory over Presbyterian.  Eastern Kentucky University recorded 23 first downs and 452 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized five times for 50 yards and had two passes intercepted.  Presbyterian recorded 15 first downs and 224 yards of total offense.  They were penalized six times for 40 yards and had two passes intercepted.

Daryl McCleskey led Eastern Kentucky’s ground game with 138 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.  Alonzo Booth carried the ball 12 times for 56 yards and a touchdown.  Parker McKinney added 19 yards and a touchdown on six carries.  Parker McKinney completed 14 of 20 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns.  Connor Blount completed three of seven passes for 38 yards with one interception.  Dakota Allen was zero of two with one interception.  Austin Scott completed one of two passes for 30 yards.  Keyion Dixon caught six passes for 101 yards and a touchdown.  Daryl McCleskey added three receptions for 21 yards.  Jackson Beerman caught two passes for 52 yards.  Jaelin Carter added a one yard touchdown reception.  Quentin Pringle returned two kickoffs for 57 yards with a long return of 34 yards.  Alonzo Booth returned one kickoff for 32 yards.  Jerome Gross returned four punts for 32 yards with a long return of 16 yards.  Josh Hayes led the defense with five solo and one assisted tackles.  Aaron Patrick added two solo and four assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a five yard loss.  Allante Leapheart recorded five solo tackles.  Joseph Sayles intercepted two passes he returned for 54 yards.

Jarius Jeter led Presbyterian’s ground game with 58 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries.  Zola Davis carried the ball nine times for 28 yards.  B. Thompson completed 17 of 35 passes for 122 yards with two touchdowns.  Keith Pearson caught seven passes for 43 yards.  Mack Simmons added five receptions for 24 yards.  Dohnte Meyers caught three passes for 26 yards.  Dirk Cureton returned two kickoffs for 57 yards with a long return of 46 yards.  Colby Campbell led the defense with 11 solo and three assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 13 yards.  Dirk Cureton added seven solo and two assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling nine yards.  Rod Haygood and Ian Rome each intercepted a pass.

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2019FBEKUISU

Eastern Kentucky University vs. Indiana State University
Memorial Stadium

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
September 14, 2019

© 2019 by Ron Harrison

Indiana State University pulled away late to defeat Eastern Kentucky University by a score of 19-9.  Eastern Kentucky trailed 10-0 at halftime but pulled to within three; 10-7 late in the third quarter.  Indiana State kicked a field goal to take a 13-7 lead early in the final quarter.  Eastern Kentucky thought they had tied the score on a 17 yard pass from Conor Blount to Keyion Dixon but the call was reversed.  However, Eastern Kentucky went for it on 4^th-and-2 but was stopped short on the Indiana State eight yard line.  Indiana State iced the game on a nine yard Pet Kerlegrand touchdown run to make the score 19-9 with 2:29 remaining in the game.

Indiana State recorded 20 first downs and 348 yards of total offense.  The Sycamores were penalized four times for 35 yards.  Eastern Kentucky recorded 13 first downs and 248 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized eight times for 59 yards.

Pet Kerlegrand led Indiana State’s ground game with 132 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries.  Ryan Boyle carried the ball 13 times for 46 yards.  Nick Sims carried the ball six times for 33 yards.  Chris Childers recorded nine yards and a touchdown on five carries.  Ryan Boyle completed 11 of 18 passes for 133 yards.  Dante Hendrix caught three passes for 68 yards.  Daijon Collins returned one kickoff for 22 yards.  Jonas Griffith led the defense with one solo and 15 assisted tackles.  Clayton Glasco added four solo and eight assisted tackles.  Inoke Moala recorded two solo and six assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 11 yards and two forced fumbles.  Ty Hambright chipped in with one solo and six assisted tackles. 

Daryl McCleskey led Eastern Kentucky’s ground game with 103 yards on 13 carries.  Alonzo Booth carried the ball nine times for 33 yards and a touchdown.  Conor Blount completed 15 of 23 passes for 83 yards.  James Smith caught four passes for 21 yards.  Matt Wilcox Jr. added four receptions for 14 yards.  Matt Wilcox Jr. returned one kickoff for 25 yards.  Ben Bascom led the defense with four solo and five assisted tackles.  Corey Glass added three solo and five assisted tackles.  Aaron Patrick recorded three solo and four assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles recording in losses totaling six yards.

Scoring Summary

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2019FBEKUUL

Eastern Kentucky University vs. University of Louisville
Cardinal Stadium

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
September 7, 2019

© 2019 by Ron Harrison

Louisville led 14-0 and steadily pulled away in the second half to dominate Eastern Kentucky University by a score of 42-0.  Louisville was too big, fast, and talented today and dominated on both sides of the ball.  Louisville recorded 23 first downs and 542 yards of total offense.  The Cardinals were penalized five times for 30 yards and had a pass intercepted.  Eastern Kentucky University recorded 10 first downs and 172 yards of total offense.  The Colonels were penalized seven times for 50 yards.

Javian Hawkins led Louisville’s ground attack with 123 yards on 11 carries.  Malik Cunningham carried the ball four times for 73 yards and a touchdown.  Hassan Hall recorded 58 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries.  Jawon Pass carried the ball four times for 37 yards.  Jawon Pass completed 12 of 19 passes for 196 yards and four touchdowns with one interception.  Dez Fitzpatrick caught three passes for 32 yards and a touchdown.  Marshon Ford added three receptions for 26 yards and two touchdowns.  Justin Marshall recorded two receptions for 59 yards.  T. Atwell added two receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown.  T. Atwell returned two punts for 36 yards including a long return of 33 yards.  Rodjay Burns led the defense with four solo and three assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling eight yards.  Dorian Etheridge and CJ Avery each recorded four solo and three assisted tackles.

Daryl McCleskey led Eastern Kentucky’s ground game with 78 yards on 22 carries.  Parker McKinney carried the ball four times for 38 yards.  Alonzo Booth recorded 33 yards on eight carries.  Conor Blount completed six of 12 passes for 43 yards.  Parker McKinney completed three of four passes for -1 yards.  Adam Valiga caught two passes for 12 yards.  Alex Cabrera added two receptions for 11 yards.  Matt Wilcox Jr. returned six kickoffs for 138 yards including a long return of 30 yards.  Steven Crowder led the defense with seven solo and four assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling seven yards.  Brentton Ervin added five solo and one assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling four yards.  Josh Hayes recorded three solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted a pass.

Scoring Summary

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