Topic: Eastern Kentucky University Foot
UT Martin vs. Eastern Kentucky University
Roy Kidd Stadium
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
October 21, 2017
© 2017 by Ron Harrison
Eastern Kentucky University outscored UT Martin 21-7 in the third quarter to take control on their way to a 31-21 victory. Eastern Kentucky finally had a break through on their running game as they ran for 229 yards and four touchdowns on 52 carries. Eastern Kentucky recorded 18 first downs and 331 yards of total offense. The Colonels were penalized seven times for 81 yards. UT Martin recorded 11 first downs and 254 yards of total offense. The Skyhawks were penalized nine times for 92 yards, lost two fumbles, and had a pass intercepted.
Daryl McCleskey led Eastern Kentucky’s ground attack with 137 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries. Ethan Thomas carried the ball 10 times for 48 yards and two touchdowns. Tim Boyle completed nine of 19 passes for 101 yards. Dan Paul caught four passes for 31 yards. BK Smith added two receptions for 15 yards. Neiko Creamer caught one pass for 33 yards. Keith Wrzuszczak punted nine times for a 49.9 average with a long punt of 84 yards and two punts inside the 20 yard line. Jeffrey Canady led the defense with one solo and five assisted tackles. Corey Glass added three solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in an eight yard loss. Connor Foos recorded one solo and four assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. Ben Bascom intercepted a pass he returned 22 yards and Kobie Grace recovered a fumble.
Ladarius Galloway led UT Martin’s ground game with 41 yards on 13 carries. Dresser Winn completed seven of 15 passes for 99 yards and a touchdown with one interception. Troy Cook completed seven of 10 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown. Jaylon Moore caught four passes for 80 yards and a touchdown. Christian Philpott added four receptions for 77 yards. Londell Lee added two receptions for 36 yards and a touchdown. Brett Arkelian punted seven times for a 40.9 average with a long punt of 51 yards with three punts inside the 20 yard line. Londell Lee returned one punt for 27 yards. Peyton Logan returned three kickoffs for 167 yards with a 95 yard return for a touchdown. Kevin Prather Jr. led the defense with 11 solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a six yard loss. Kahlid Hagens added five solo and five assisted tackles. James Gilleylen recorded two solo and seven assisted tackles. Tae Martin added six solo and two assisted tackles.
Scoring Summary
| School | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| UT Martin | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | 3 | 0 | 21 | 7 | 31 |
| EKU | - | Lucas Williams kicks a 25 yard field goal |
| UTM | - | Jaylon Moore 67 yard pass from Dresser Winn (Mitch Mersman kick) |
| EKU | - | Jason Lewis 5 yard run (Lucas Williams kick) |
| UTM | - | Peyton Logan 95 yard kickoff return (Mitch Mersman kick) |
| EKU | - | Ethan Thomas 10 yard run (Lucas Williams kick) |
| EKU | - | Ethan Thomas 6 yard run (Lucas Williams kick) |
| EKU | - | Daryl McCleskey 8 yard run (Lucas Williams kick) |
| UTM | - | Londell Lee 24 yard from Troy Cook (Mitch Mersman kick) |
Selected Statistics
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| Rushing | No. | Yds. | Avg. | Long |
| Ladarius Galloway | 13 | 41 | 3.2 | 7 |
| Dresser Winn | 10 | 8 | 0.8 | 8 |
| Marquez Grayson | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 |
| Troy Cook | 1 | -13 | -13.0 | 0 |
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| Passing | A-C-I | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Dresser Winn | 15-7-1 | 99 | 1 | 67 |
| Troy Cook | 10-7-0 | 117 | 1 | 38 |
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| Receiving | No. | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Jaylon Moore | 4 | 80 | 1 | 67 |
| Christian Philpott | 4 | 77 | 0 | 38 |
| Londell Lee | 2 | 36 | 1 | 24 |
| Devonte Howard | 2 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Donnell Williams | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Rodney Williams | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| Eastern Kentucky University | ||||
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| Rushing | No. | Yds. | Avg. | Long |
| Daryl McCleskey | 22 | 137 | 6.2 | 36 |
| Ethan Thomas | 10 | 48 | 4.8 | 10 |
| LJ Scott | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | 10 |
| Jason Lewis | 12 | 18 | 1.5 | 6 |
| Team | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
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| Passing | A-C-I | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Tim Boyle | 19-9-0 | 101 | 0 | 33 |
| Austin Scott | 2-1-0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| Receiving | No. | Yds. | TD | Long |
| Dan Paul | 4 | 31 | 0 | 15 |
| BK Smith | 2 | 15 | 0 | 10 |
| Neiko Creamer | 1 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Ryan Markush | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Daryl McCleskey | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| LJ Scott | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to the EKU Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for today’s game.
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.